In Asia, commercial banks are already playing an important role in the corporate bond market as issuers, underwriters, investors, and guarantors. This reflects banks' dominance of their financial markets, their high reputation, and the informational advantages they enjoy. Thus, banks should be...

Front Cover -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- Glossary of Technical Terms -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- PART I The AMC Toolkit -- Chapter 1 Why a Public AMC? Preconditions for Public AMCs -- Commitment to Comprehensive Reforms -- Systemic Crisis and Public Funds at Risk -- Solid...

This toolkit is designed for policy makers and stakeholders who are considering the establishment of a publicly funded asset management company (AMC). An AMC is a statutory body or corporation, fully or partially owned by the government, usually established in times of financial sector stress,...