We study whether cross-country differences in regulations have affected international bank flows. We find strong evidence that banks have transferred funds to markets with fewer regulations. This form of regulatory arbitrage suggests there may be a destructive “race to the bottom” in global...

We study whether cross-country differences in regulations have affected international bank flows. We find strong evidence that banks have transferred funds to markets with fewer regulations. This form of regulatory arbitrage suggests there may be a destructive “race to the bottom” in global...

We investigate the factors influencing international bank flows from 26 source countries to 120 recipient countries over the past two decades and consider the implications of these flows. Controlling for other factors, we find that the bank flows are positively related to the quality of...

This paper examines the ability of firms to overcome cross-country borrowing barriers through foreign asset connections. We find that firm-level foreign assets are an important mechanism in reducing the boundary between borrowers and lenders and thereby enhancing capital access in the syndicated...

We show that banks with shared social connections partner more often in the global syndicated loan market and that central banks in the network play dominant roles in various interbank transactions, indicating that social connections facilitate business connections. However, more centralized...

We show that banking relationships act as a transmission mechanism for promoting corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies. Specifically, banks are more likely to grant loans to borrowers with similar ESG profiles, and positively influence subsequent borrower ESG performance....