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Promoting Competition in the Distribution of Mutual Funds : Lessons for Securities Markets Regulatory Authorities in Emerging Market Economies
World Bank Group - 2017
regulation can promote competition in mutual funds (MFs) distribution. In many emerging market economics (EMEs) where both the …
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Serbia's New Growth Agenda : Removing Regulatory Barriers to Competition
World Bank Group - 2020
using the OECD Product Market Regulation methodology and comparison to regulations in the OECD. The note focuses on topics … covered by the 2018 OECD-WBG product market regulation (PMR) indicators such as regulation of network industries, professional … services, state-owned enterprises, and restrictions on foreign businesses. The OECD-WBG product market regulation indicators …
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Navigating Beyond COVID-19 : Airline Recovery and Regulatory Reform Opportunities in Southern Africa
World Bank Group - 2022
crisis, the air transport sector in the region faced multipronged challenges, including those related to economic regulation …
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2022 Investment Policy and Regulatory Review - India
World Bank Group - 2023
governing foreign direct investment (FDI) in India. Since legal and regulatory frameworks are constantly evolving, a cut …
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Policy Options for Liberalizing Philippine Maritime Cabotage Restrictions
World Bank Group - 2014
The purpose of this policy note is to present reform options on cabotage liberalization. The goal of cabotage liberalization is to help i) foster more competition in the domestic shipping industry, ii) reduce shipping cost, and iii) improve efficiency, maritime services, and safety standards....
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Air Transport : Annual Report 2021
World Bank Group - 2022
Air transport plays an important role in fostering development, particularly in facilitating economic integration, generating trade, promoting tourism, and creating employment opportunities. It facilitates integration into the global economy and provides vital connectivity on a national,...
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The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Microfinance in Iraq
World Bank Group - 2014
Over the past few years, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Iraq have emerged as credible sources of financing for low-income households and entrepreneurs, both underserved by conventional banks. Microfinance services in Iraq, however, are still nascent and far from meeting their full...
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Consumer Risks in Fintech : New Manifestations of Consumer Risks and Emerging Regulatory Approaches
World Bank Group - 2021
Fintech is increasingly recognized as a key enabler for financial sectors worldwide, enabling more efficient and competitive financial markets while expanding access to finance for traditionally underserved consumers. A critical challenge for policy makers is to harness the benefits and...
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Building Regulation for Resilience : Managing Risks for Safer Cities
World Bank Group - 2015
The global toll of human suffering and material loss due to disasters has led to growing public concern and expanded institutional response in the form of disaster relief and recovery assistance from individuals, governments, and intergovernmental organizations. Initial humanitarian concern has...
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Ukraine Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Regulatory Review
World Bank Group - 2017
This report is one of four analytical pieces on Ukraine's innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem developed by the World Bank's Ukraine Technical Assistance on Innovation, supported by the Swedish Ukraine Financial and Enterprise Sector Recovery and Growth Trust Fund. The review presents an...
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