What is capital account convertibility?

Capital account convertibility refers to the freedom to convert a country's domestic currency into foreign currency and vice versa, without any restrictions or limitations. It allows individuals and institutions to move their money across borders, invest in foreign assets, and take profits or dividends from those investments back to their home country. GFCs can play a significant role in facilitating capital account convertibility, i.e. the ability of individuals and institutions to freely move capital in and out of a country's financial system. Global financial centers play an important role in facilitating capital account convertibility, by providing a platform for cross-border financial transactions, developing financial infrastructure, encouraging foreign investment, promoting financial liberalization, and influencing international financial policy.