This study investigates the nexus between shadow banking, bank risk and monetary policy in emerging economies. The importance of this topic arises from its impact on the relationship between price and financial stability objectives of the regulator. In essence, the existence of financial market...

For emerging market regulators, shadow banking represents an activity which they must control. For businessmen in economies like Russia, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Mexico, shadow banking represents an important business opportunity. By extending credit to risky (but promising) activities...