different types of banks, we find no support for the argument that the presence of large international banks would have an … adverse effect on the effectiveness and efficiency of banking sectors in developing countries. International banks are … generally more efficient and more active in lending than domestic banks. However, as suggested by the Kenyan experience, the …

This paper investigates the efficiency of domestic and foreign banks in the Central American region during 2002 … foreign banks are not necessarily more efficient than their domestic counterparts. If anything, the regional banks that were … acquired by global banks in a wave of acquisitions during 2005-07 can keep up with the local institutions. The efficiency of …

Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivatives trades. Regulators should be cognizant that large banks active in the OTC derivatives …-collateralization. Whatever collateral is held by banks is allowed to be rehypothecated (or re-used) to others. Since CCPs would require all … counterparties (CCPs) would require large increases in posted collateral, possibly requiring large banks to raise more capital. These …

analysis to measure efficiency and a generalized method of moments system to explain financial development. SSA banks are found …

-commercial banks financial institutions. …