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Compliance with the AM+L4776L/CFT International Standard; Lessons from a Cross-Country Analysis
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This paper assesses countries' compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009203542
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Caribbean offshore Financial Centers; Past, Present, and Possibilities for the Future
Suss, Esther C.; Williams, Oral; Mendis, Chandima - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
The paper reviews the development of offshore financial activities in the English-speaking Caribbean islands and takes stock of the size and status of these sectors today. In view of the heightened concerns of the international community about money laundering, the costs and risks to countries...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599598
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The Impact of Terrorismon Financial Markets
Nedelescu, Oana M.; Johnston, R. B. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
The terrorist attacks that have occurred in the past few years around the world have raised international awareness of … the danger of terrorism and its complex repercussions on the financial markets. This paper explores the ways in which … terrorist attacks. The paper discusses market and regulatory responses to the terrorist attacks and the elements that should be …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599351
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Foreign Bank Supervision and Challenges to Emerging Market Supervisors
Song, Inwon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
The increased presence of foreign banks in a country's domestic banking system necessitates the development of effective cross-border prudential supervision where the consolidated supervision is the essential element. This paper presents foreign bank supervision in terms of division of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005253006
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A Theory of "Crying Wolf"; The Economics of Money Laundering Enforcement
Takáts, Elöd - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
The paper shows how excessive reporting, called "crying wolf", can dilute the information value of reports. Excessive reporting is investigated by undertaking the first formal analysis of money laundering enforcement. Banks monitor transactions and report suspicious activity to government...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825658
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The Challenge of Enforcement in Securities Markets; Mission Impossible?
Carvajal, Ana; Elliott, Jennifer A. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
Weaknesses in the enforcement of regulation have been targeted by the G-20 as a priority concern for reform. But enforcement efforts in securities markets have proven difficult and uneven. The recent scandal in the United States, wherein a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Bernard Madoff went...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008528638
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Issues in the Unification of Financial Sector Supervision
Abrams, Richard K.; Taylor, Michael - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
The paper considers the generic arguments for and against the creation of a unified regulatory agency, covering each of the main types of financial institutions (banks, insurers and securities firms). The strongest arguments for unification are the enhanced oversight of financial conglomerates...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599474
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Strengths and Weaknesses in Securities Market Regulation; A Global Analysis
Elliott, Jennifer A.; Carvajal, Ana - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of securities regulatory systems worldwide with a view to a better understanding of common problems and areas of global concern. We found that a consistent theme emerges regarding the lack of ability of regulators to effectively enforce compliance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599486
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Quality of Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision Around the World
Cihák, Martin; Tieman, Alexander F. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
The paper analyzes the quality of financial sector regulation and supervision around the globe. Unlike studies that collect and analyze data on regulation and supervision "on the books," this study also analyzes available information on supervisory implementation, making use of data from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005264124
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Governance Practices At Financial Regulatory and Supervisory Agencies
Novoa, Alicia; Seelig, Steven A. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
This paper summarizes the results of a survey of financial supervisory agencies in IMF member countries conducted in 2007. Responses were received from 140 financial sector supervisors in 103 countries. A majority of these are separate stand-alone agencies, though, a majority of bank supervisors...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008528683