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Bond Markets As Conduits for Capital Flows; How Does Asia Compare?

Luengnaruemitchai, Pipat; Eichengreen, Barry J. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006

We use data on the extent to which residents of one country hold the bonds of issuers resident in another as a measure … case in which the purchaser and issuer of the bonds reside in different regions. Not surprisingly, we find that Europe is … participation in local markets and to intraregional cross holdings of Asian bonds generally. Further results based on a limited …

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People's Republic of China; 2011 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

In this study, Chinaâ€™s economic developments and policies are discussed. Economic growth has been increased by expanding infrastructure and real estate construction. The policy measures outlined in the twelfth five-year plan and implementation of financial reform are important for...

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Taxing Financial Transactions; Issues and Evidence

Matheson, Thornton - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

In reaction to the recent financial crisis, increased attention has recently been given to financial transaction taxes (FTTs) as a means of (1) raising revenue for a variety of possible purposes and/or (2) helping to curb financial market excesses. This paper reviews existing theory and evidence...

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Asian Equity Markets; Growth, Opportunities, and Challenges

Kramer, Charles Frederick; Purfield, Catriona; Oura, Hiroko - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006

Asian equity markets have grown significantly in size since the early 1990s, driven by strong international investor inflows, growing regional financial integration, capital account liberalization, and structural improvements to markets. The development of equity markets provides a more...

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India; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for India

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

Indiaâ€™s financial system compares favorably internationally, but rising credit risk and liquidity pressures are putting it under strain. The staff report for Indiaâ€™s 2008 Article IV Consultation discusses economic developments and policies. The authorities have already taken...

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Structural Reforms and Economic Performance in Advanced and Developing Countries

Spilimbergo, Antonio; Prati, Alessandro; Ostry, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009

This volume examines the impact on economic performance of structural policies-policies that increase the role of market forces and competition in the economy, while maintaining appropriate regulatory frameworks. The results reflect a new dataset covering reforms of domestic product markets,...

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Can Regional Cross-Listings Accelerate Stock Market Development? Empirical Evidence From Sub-Saharan Africa

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008

This study analyzes the impact of regional cross-listing of stocks on the depth of the stock markets in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It analyzes data from 1990 to 2007 for a panel of 13 stock markets in SSA countries, only some of which have regional cross-listings. Using event study methodology,...

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A Framework for Financial Market Development

Chami, Ralph; Sharma, Sunil; Fullenkamp, Connel - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009

The paper proposes a framework for examining the process of financial market development. The framework, consistent with the functional view of financial system design, is anchored in studying the incentives facing the key players in financial markets-borrowers, lenders, liquidity providers, and...

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Financial Sector Evolution in the Central European Economies; Challenges in Supporting Macroeconomic Stability and Sustainable Growth

Wagner, Nancy L.; Iakova, Dora M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001

This paper takes stock of the current state of development of the financial systems in five Central European transition economies (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia) that are also leading EU accession candidates. It presents both a progress report and an...

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People's Republic of China; Financial System Stability Assessment

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

This report discusses the IMF/World Bank Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) exercise for China undertaken during Juneâ€“December 2010. The assessment concluded that reforms in China have progressed well in moving toward a more commercially oriented financial system. Despite success...

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