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Dynamic Depositor Discipline in U.S. Banks
McDill, Kathleen; Maechler, Andrea M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
This paper investigates the presence of depositor discipline in the U.S. banking sector. We test whether depositors penalize (discipline) banks for poor performance by withdrawing their uninsured deposits. While focusing on the movements in uninsured deposits, we also account for the possibility...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248320
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Internal Models-Based Capital Regulation and Bank Risk-Taking Incentives
Kupiec, Paul H. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
Advocates for internal model-based capital regulation argue that this approach will reduce costs and remove distortions that are created by rules-based capital regulations. These claims are examined using a Merton-style model of deposit insurance. Analysis shows that internal model-based capital...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769175
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Canada; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The staff report on Canada’s 2009 Article IV Consultation examines economic developments and policies. Canadian banks have weathered the crisis better than major-country peers, but the credit cycle will be challenging, particularly given high household debt. Financial instability is a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243574
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People’s Republic of China; Detailed Assessment Report: Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
A detailed assessment report on the observance of China’s compliance of Basel Core Principles for effective banking …
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Spain; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of Compliance with the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
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.
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Switzerland; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of Observance of Financial Sector Standards and Codes
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
banks. The overall assessment of the peer-review team is that Switzerland is generally in compliance with the Basel Core …
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Did the Basel Accord Cause a Credit Slowdown in Latin America?
Cosimano, Thomas F.; Chami, Ralph; Barajas, Adolfo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
the adoption of the Basel Accord by Latin American and Caribbean countries was responsible for the serious slowdowns in … Latin America increased after Basel. Consequently, Basel did not seem to lead to an overall credit decline. However, we do … Basel II might cause greater procyclicality of credit. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248279
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The New Capital Adequacy Framework; Institutional Constraints and Incentive Structures
Karacadag, Cem; Taylor, Michael - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
This paper considers the implementation challenges facing the Basel Committee’s new proposals on bank capital standards …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768910
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Paraguay; Financial System Stability Assessment: Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Most banks in Paraguay appear resilient to shocks, although the exposure to large borrowers is high. The mission strongly recommends the adoption of measures that would moderate credit growth and induce financial institutions to build cushions that can protect them and their clients from a...
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The Too-Important-to-Fail Conundrum; Impossible to Ignore and Difficult to Resolve
Ötker, Inci; Narain, Aditya; Ilyina, Anna; Surti, Jay - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
DISCLAIMER: This Staff Discussion Note represents the views of the authors and does not necessarily represent IMF views or IMF policy. The views expressed herein should be attributed to the authors and not to the IMF, its Executive Board, or its management. Staff Discussion Notes are published...
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