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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244565
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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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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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Kuwait; Financial Sector Assessment Program—Detailed Assessments of Observance of Standards and Codes—International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO)—Objectives a...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
Regulation on Kuwait review preconditions for effective securities regulation. The securities market in Kuwait is the second …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252613
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Philippines; Financial Sector Assessment Program-IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation Assessment
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation. The report was prepared by a staff team of the … the effectiveness of securities regulation, soundness of market intermediaries, and development prospects for the capital … markets, including observance of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252801
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British Virgin Islands-Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom; Assessment of the Supervision and Regulation of the Financial Sector Volume I—Review of Financial Sector Regulati...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has most of the essential elements for a suitable framework for financial supervision. There is a weakness with respect to onsite supervision of banking, insurance, and securities sectors; and there is currently no regular and comprehensive examination and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825178
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The Bahamas; Assessment of the Supervision and Regulation of the Financial Sector—Review of Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper reviews Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision in The Bahamas. The assessment reveals that the overall …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591301
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United Kingdom; IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation: Detailed Assessment of Implementation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242610
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Malaysia; 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malay...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Strong fundamentals and countercyclical policies have helped Malaysia during the global financial crisis. Executive Directors welcomed the authorities' challenge to make progress toward economic growth and structural transformation. Directors welcomed the consolidation effort in the 2010 budget,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244853
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People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Hong Kong has grown strongly as a result of its successful transformation from a manufacturing presence to a services hub over past decades. Executive Directors support the government’s commitment for the Linked Exchange Rate System. Hong Kong’s future as a financial center is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245140