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Bank Consolidation and Performance : The Argentine Experience
International Monetary Fund - 2004
We examine a large panel of more than 100 banks from Argentina to study the effects of bank consolidation on … performance between December 1995 and December 2000, a period of heavy bank consolidation and relative calm. Overall, we find a … positive and significant effect of bank consolidation on bank performance. Bank returns increase with consolidation, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014401147
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Organizational Arrangements for Effective Financial System Regulation, Supervision and Policymaking
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Mexico’s organizational arrangements for effective financial system regulation, supervision and policymaking. Reforms implemented encompassed the legal framework, operational arrangements, and information systems, as well as transparency and information disclosure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244193
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Switzerland; Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Selected Issue Paper discusses the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) balance sheet risks and policy implications. Despite increased profit allocations, SNB capital has not kept pace with its growing balance sheet. The paper also explores the empirical determinants of pressures on the Swiss...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244196
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Nigeria; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation––Detailed Assessment of Compliance of the Basel Core Priciples for Effective Banking Supervision...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
the staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). It is assessed that …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244308
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Austria: Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Crisis Preparedness and Management Framework
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
weaknesses in Austria’s financial stability policy framework. Austria needs to put in place a special bank resolution regime to … authorities prefer to await the formal adoption of the European Union (EU) Directive on bank recovery and resolution, it would be … in Austria’s interest to swiftly introduce a full-fledged bank resolution framework, with a wide range of tools and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244325
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Israel; Technical Note on Stress Test of the Banking, Insurance and Pension Sectors
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
A technical note on the stress test of Israel’s banking, insurance, and pension sectors is presented. The Israel Financial Sector Assessment Program Update stress testing exercise comprises a comprehensive analysis of solvency and liquidity risks of key banking and insurance institutions....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244431
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Austria: Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Detailed Assessment of Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
hoc measure to prevent contagion effects and to preserve financial stability. Bank capital ratios are improving but still … lag behind other internationally active banks. Bank profits have been affected by low net interest income and risk …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244459
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Ukraine; Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Following the 2008/9 financial crisis and deep recession, a cyclical recovery took hold in Ukraine, supported by a stronger external environment. Efforts to consolidate public finances and repair the banking system began strengthening Ukraine’s resilience to external shocks. More...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244665
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Republic of Slovenia: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
debt has more than doubled since 2008, reaching 55 percent of GDP by end-2012, and is set to increase sharply after bank …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244670
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Saudi Arabia; Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics, Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency,...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The capacity of the Saudi Arabian banking sector to respond to macroeconomic shocks has been considerably strengthened over the past decade. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA ) has been actively monitoring some emerging portfolio trends. Comprehensive reforms are under way to deepen...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244679