We explore whether the transparency in banks' lending activities enhances the harmonization of credit terms that a bank … information on loan characteristics and performance. We find that loans originated under the transparency regime share more … convergence in their credit terms, suggesting that transparency facilitates learning across a bank's different geographic regions …

We investigate the impact of uneven transparency regulation across countries and industries on the location of economic … transparency regulation is negatively associated with the focal industry's economic activity in terms of inputs (e.g., employment …' transparency regulation is positively associated with the focal industry's economic activity. Our evidence suggests uneven …

issuers/issues of debt securities. Independent, objective and internationally consistent credit ratings raise the integrity …, transparency and competitiveness of capital markets, lower the costs of capital for issuers and contribute to investor protection …

civil society alike are demanding more transparency and accountability. Shedding light on the principles and practices of … article questions the popular image of an openable 'black box'. Based on a critical reflection on transparency as a panacea …

(SPDEM) and on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (REMIT). I discuss issues relevant for undertaking an … performance ; information ; transparency ; regulation …