Showing 1 - 10 of 130
German banks tend to be less profitable than their foreign counterparts. This paper estimates the likely effect of the phaseout of state guarantees for public sector banks, reviews the various ways in which public policy could contribute to their restructuring, and discusses the various...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005767363
This paper discusses the intermediation of financial saving in India and the implications for growth. Recent studies linking financial sector development and growth in India are reviewed. The following statistical data are also provided: employment and labor statistics, agricultural production...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768454
This paper proposes an integrated and risk-based approach to the sequencing and coordination of reforms to develop … and risk-mitigation measures is proposed to minimize both macroeconomic and financial risks. Capital account opening can …. The paper also argues that domestic institutional investors are critical to market development and risk mitigation. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768863
While large inflows of capital into Southeastern Europe (SEE) have raised incomes, this has increased vulnerability to financial risks, which, if realized, can lead to costly adjustments. Traditional vulnerability indicators in SEE have reached levels that in other countries have not been...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768987
This study analyzes the impact of regional cross-listing of stocks on the depth of the stock markets in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It analyzes data from 1990 to 2007 for a panel of 13 stock markets in SSA countries, only some of which have regional cross-listings. Using event study methodology,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769177
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824821
This Selected Issues paper for the Russian Federation reviews trends in private capital flows to Russia by decomposing the flows into its subcomponents. Russia became a net lender to the international banking system, as a complement to the prolonged period of large current account surpluses. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825143
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that Israel’s economic recovery is under way after a prolonged recession. Growth is being supported by more favorable global economic conditions, an improvement in the security situation, and appropriate policies, which have included tightening...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825350
We identify different sources of risk as important determinants of banks' corporate structures when expanding into new … markets. Subsidiary-based corporate structures benefit from greater protection against economic risk because of affiliate …-level limited liability, but are more exposed to the risk of capital expropriation than are branches. Thus, branch-based structures …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008470382
This technical note examines investment opportunities for pension funds in Kazakhstan. It puts forward policy alternatives that could lead to improved management of pension fund assets in Kazakhstan. The note emphasizes prudence in the management of pension assets, given the social and fiscal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005590980