"This paper examines the implications of bank activity and short-term funding strategies for bank risk and returns … banks, however, attract most of their short-term funding in the form of non-deposits at a cost of enhanced bank fragility … risky, which is consistent with the demise of the U.S. investment banking sector. "--World Bank web site …

ADR listings of local firms might not negatively affect local markets if the investment climate is good. "--World Bank web …

revenues, costs, and risks in each market segment, and conclude with policy implications. "--World Bank web site …

transparency and accountability in government and industry alike. "--World Bank web site …

"Under the traditional "competition-fragility" view, more bank competition erodes market power, decreases profit … margins, and results in reduced franchise value that encourages bank risk taking. Under the alternative "competition …-stability" view, more market power in the loan market may result in greater bank risk as the higher interest rates charged to loan …