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American depositary receipts (adr) holdings of U.S. based emerging market funds
Aggarwal, Reena - 2005
"For a foreign "issuer," the benefits of cross-listing in the United States are extensively documented in the literature. However it is not clear what motivates "investors" to hold American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) rather than the underlying stock of these issuers. The authors address the...
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Madagascar - Savings and Loans
World Bank - 2012
The first savings and loan associations (SLAs - mutuelles d'epargne et de credit) were established in Madagascar in 1993 under a pilot project supported by the World Bank. By the time the project closed in December 1997, 54 SLAs had been established in four regions, Toamasina, Lac Alaotra,...
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The sub prime crisis : implications for emerging markets
Gwinner, W. Britt - 2008
"This paper discusses some of the key characteristics of the U.S. subprime mortgage boom and bust, contrasts them with … characteristics of emerging mortgage markets, and makes recommendations for emerging market policy makers. The crisis has raised … questions in the minds of many as to the wisdom of extending mortgage lending to low and moderate income households. It is …
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Mortgage securities in emerging markets
Lea, Michael J. - 2004
facilitate the development of mortgage-related securities. Despite such a strong appeal, there are significant barriers to the … development of mortgage securities in emerging markets. Their success is dependent on many factors, starting with a strong legal … and regulatory framework and liberalized financial sector, and including a developed primary mortgage market. The …
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Comparing mortgage credit risk policies : an options-based approach
Buckley, Robert M. (contributor) - 2003
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Mortgaging the future : the World Bank and IMF in the Philipines ; Foundation for Nationalist Studies
Jose, Vivencio R. (contributor) - 1983 - 2. print
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Housing Finance in Afghanistan : Challenges and Opportunities
World Bank - 2012
This study examines the constraints on the housing sector in Afghanistan. It evaluates government policy on housing, looks at the state of housing finance, and examines legal and regulatory barriers with a bearing on the housing market. The report provides policy recommendations aimed at helping...
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Bank activity and funding strategies : the impact on risk and returns
Demirgüç-Kunt, Aslı - 2009
"This paper examines the implications of bank activity and short-term funding strategies for bank risk and returns using an international sample of 1,334 banks in 101 countries leading up to the 2007 financial crisis. Expansion into non-interest income generating activities such as trading...
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Urban land policy : issues and opportunities
Dunkerley, Harold B. (ed.);  … - 1983
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A system of international comparisons of gross product and purchasing power
Kravis, Irving B. (contributor) - 1975
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