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E-payments: modern complement to traditional payment systems
Heng, Stefan - EconWPA - 2004
The challenges of payment transactions in electronic commerce were initially underestimated, as is now clear in the light of technological progress and stricter legislation, meaning traditional business models are increasingly coming up against their limits. Only secure, user- friendly and...
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INDIAN VENTURE CAPITALISTS (VCs) INVESTMENT EVALUATION CRITERIA
Mishra, Asim - EconWPA - 2005
The Venture capital (VC) industry in India is of recent origin. However, the average investment value of each deal in India have grown from $3.85 million in 2000 to $7.89 million in 2001.These developments together with the recent steps taken by government to promote venture capitalism in India...
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Denmark; 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The global financial crisis hit Denmark hard, and the recovery has been slow and unsteady. Denmark’s slow growth predates the recent economic crisis, and the economy has underperformed its regional peers. The current account remains in surplus, largely reflecting weak domestic demand...
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Germany; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germany
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
consistent with, the forces of international financial integration. Stepping up productivity is the key to sustaining growth …
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Banking sector output and labour productivity in six European countries
Mörttinen, Leena - EconWPA - 2004
discussion on possible causes of productivity change in banking. We demonstrate how the banking sector’s service production can … productivity Tornqvist indices for six countries (Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy) over a period varying … from 11 to 20 years. According to the results, Finnish banking sector productivity has improved via a substantial reduction …
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San Marino; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for San Marino
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The 2006 Article IV Consultation on San Marino explains financial sector development and stability. A wide-ranging reform of the regulatory framework and supervision is under way to modernize the financial sector and make it conform to international standards. Executive Directors encouraged to...
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Organizational Arrangements for Effective Financial System Regulation, Supervision and Policymaking
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Mexico’s organizational arrangements for effective financial system regulation, supervision and policymaking. Reforms implemented encompassed the legal framework, operational arrangements, and information systems, as well as transparency and information disclosure...
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India; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for India
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
India’s financial system compares favorably internationally, but rising credit risk and liquidity pressures are putting it under strain. The staff report for India’s 2008 Article IV Consultation discusses economic developments and policies. The authorities have already taken...
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Kuwait; Financial System Stability Assessment: Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
The study shows that the global financial crisis has adversely affected Kuwait’s financial system, especially in the Investment Company (IC) sector. Stress tests indicate that, in contrast to the ICs, the banking system could broadly withstand significant shocks. The Central Bank of...
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United States; Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The slow-paced growth rate of the U.S. economy, notwithstanding the bolstering attempts is disheartening. Implementing financial reforms and highly accommodative monetary policy are hoped to have a desired effect. Deficit reduction, debt ratio stabilizing strategies, removal of fiscal cliff...
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