This study analyzes the drivers of the use of formal vs. informal financial services in emerging and developing countries using the 2017 Global FINDEX data. In particular, we investigate whether individuals' choice of financial services correlates with macro-financial and macro-structural...

This paper examines the ongoing integration of banks and markets through the blurring of boundaries between them. It considers how this integration affects the raison d'etre of banks and its implications for the future evolution of banks, systemic risk and prudential regulation. Shadow banks, PE...