Employing data on bank claims from 13 OECD countries vis-à-vis 51 emerging markets between 1993 and 2007 this study provides empirical evidence that monopolistic banks from OECD countries tend to ration credit to emerging markets whereas increasing competitive pressure may spur cross-border...

This paper introduces a comprehensive database on bank ownership for 137 countries over 1995-2009, and reviews foreign bank behavior and impact. It documents substantial increases in foreign bank presence, with many more home and host countries. Current market shares of foreign banks average 20...

This paper introduces a comprehensive database on bank ownership for 137 countries over 1995-2009, and reviews foreign bank behavior and impact. It documents substantial increases in foreign bank presence, with many more home and host countries. Current market shares of foreign banks average 20...