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Denmark; Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note-Competition in the Banking Sector
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This technical note analyzes the competition in the banking sector in Denmark. It reveals that Denmark has a fairly … Supervisory Authority, should continue efforts to promote the transparency of pricing and quality of different products and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244565
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Industrial Organization and Competition: Pension System in Mexico
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
private companies. Under these schemes, competition plays a key role, keeping prices low, a good quality of service, and an …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245279
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Mexico; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper is a wide-ranging survey of the conditions for, and obstacles to, the growth in Mexico. It frames the issue of Mexico’s growth record, and presents the paper’s prior assumptions and approach. It highlights the main observations and conclusions emerging...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245707
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Competition in Indian Banking
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
It is widely perceived that competition in the Indian banking sector has increased since the inception of the financial … competitive conditions and earns revenues as if under monopolistic competition. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825694
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Italy; Assessing Competition and Efficiency in the Banking System
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The paper assesses the degree of banking competition and efficiency in Italy?over time as well as compared to that in … other countries, such as France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The paper finds competition in …. The degree of competition falls within the range of estimates for a set of comparator countries. Greater contestability …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769248
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Are Foreign Aid and Remittance Inflows a Hedge Against Food Price Shocks?
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper explores the role of foreign aid and remittance inflows in the mitigation of the effects of food price shocks. Using a large sample of developing countries and mobilising dynamic panel data specifications, the econometric results yield two important findings. First, remittance and aid...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009654140
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Thailand; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of Observance of Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) of the CPSS/IOSCO Recommendations for Securities Settlement...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses the assessment of observance of Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) of the Committee of Payments and Settlement Systems (CPSS)/International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) recommendations for securities settlement systems for Thailand. On the basis of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244197
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South Africa; Financial System Stability Assessment, Including Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topic: Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper discusses the Financial System Stability Assessment for South Africa, and reviews the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes on Securities Regulation. The assessment reveals that South Africa’s sophisticated financial system is fundamentally sound and has so far...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244235
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Canada; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of Observance of the CPSS/IOSCO Recommendations for Securities Settlement Systems
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
The Canadian Depository for Securities (CDS) is the operator of the securities settlement system. The design and operations of the CDS are covered by a solid legal basis. The regulatory framework is clear and transparent to market participants. The risk management procedures of the CDS as a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244268
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Saudi Arabia; Financial System Stability Assessment: Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
An update on Saudi Arabia’s Financial System Stability Assessment (FSAP) is presented. Saudi Arabia has confronted the global financial crisis from a position of strength, and took decisive steps to manage the impact of the crisis. As a result, the financial system has weathered the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244277