The international financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 exposed some crucial deficiencies in the European deposit protection arrangements as set out in the 1994 Directive. The recent financial turmoil once again highlighted the importance of deposit protection to contribute to financial stability...

In the aftermath of the 1997 crisis, many Asian countries including Thailand are examining options for transitioning from blanket deposit guarantees to more limited and explicit deposit protection arrangements. Though the need to reduce blanket guarantees and their associated costs is well...

In the aftermath of the 1997 crisis, many Asian countries including Thailand are examining options for transitioning from blanket deposit guarantees to more limited and explicit deposit protection arrangements. Though the need to reduce blanket guarantees and their associated costs is well...

The last decade has seen tremendous growth in the number of deposit insurance systems around the world. This has been particularly noticeable in East Asia, driven by such factors as rapid financial system development, economic crises and a general desire to improve depositor protection and...