effectiveness may moderate in graying societies. It then uses Bayesian estimation techniques for the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K., and …

This study assesses the overall impact on credit of the financial regulatory reforms in Europe, Japan, and the United … higher taxes and fees. Overall, average lending rates in the base case would rise by 18 bps in Europe, 8 bps in Japan, and 28 …

financial markets and spillovers from Europe to Japan. The results also suggest that the uncertainty about the direction of …

This paper discusses key findings of the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes for Canada. Canada has a very …

This paper discusses Canada’s Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) impact on the insurance sector of a low …

This report discusses key findings of the Financial Sector Stability Assessment on Canada. Canada’s financial system …

The insurance industry in Australia has weathered the global financial crisis well and was resilient to the … catastrophic events in 2010/11. The insurance industry is mature but relatively small compared to the banking sector. Assets held … insurance market has been consolidating steadily as the total number of players fell from 190 to 172 although branches of …

Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles in Australia. The various responsibilities of the Australian Securities and Investments …

The crisis has intensified what was previously a chronic unemployment problem in Europe; youth unemployment is now at … unprecedented highs in some European countries. This paper assesses the main drivers of youth unemployment in Europe. It finds that …