Some techniques of credit distributions of the eight SEACEN countries are presented and discussed in this book. It looks into the objectives, and examines the conditions under which they could be successfully implemented. The relevant experiences of other developing and developed countries are...

This paper gives a general account of the efforts of SEACEN countries in rationalizing the flow of credit into various sectors or activities. Except for Singapore where the sectorial allocation of credit has been left to market forces, the various techniques of credit planning adopted by the...

This paper traces the emergence of non-bank financial intermediaries in the SEACEN region. An indication of the size and structure of non-banks in the SEACEN region is also given. Some general issues that bear implications by central banks and monetary authorities are also pointed out.

The efforts to counteract the impact of recession that hits practically all countries of the world continue to be a formidable task. For the SEACEN countries, in particular, surmounting recessionary pressures has remained a great challenge. This paper discusses the policy measures adopted by the...

This paper sheds some light on what constitutes an innovation in the financial sector. The conceptual aspects of the subject as developed by financial experts are presented. The paper also sets out some detailed and concrete aspects of financial innovations with special reference to developments...

Variability in the exchange rates of the world's key currencies is a matter of concern to the SEACEN and other developing countries. This paper provides some quantitative evidence on the volatility of the exchange rates of key currencies during the decade of the eighties, using some of the most...

The privatisation of public sector enterprises is one activity in the 1980s which has caught the enthusiasm of both the developed and developing countries, including the SEACEN member countries. This study provides some general understanding of the on-going privatisation efforts of the SEACEN...