Elements of the Euro Area
Elements of the Euro Area

Author: Mauro Grande

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1351159119

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As time elapses since the introduction of the Euro, it is legitimate to start asking what impact the new currency and the single monetary policy have had on European integration. This book provides the most comprehensive review of financial integration in the euro area. The volume includes an introduction to the institutional features of the euro area and the literature on financial integration. It examines developments in the financial structures at large and moves forward to focus on specific areas pertaining to financial intermediaries, the bond and equity markets, and market-based debt finance. It is particularly suited to researchers and students of developments in the euro area, central banking, money and banking, as well as international relations and international business more generally. While the introductory chapters will help in bringing undergraduates on board, the later chapters will particularly benefit the early graduate student as well as the professional observer.

Integrating Europe's Financial Markets
Integrating Europe's Financial Markets

Author: Mr.Jörg Decressin

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2007-09-12

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1589066235

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By and large, EU financial integration has been a success story. Still, the reform agenda is far from finished. What are the remaining challenges? What are the gains of closer financial market integration? This IMF book tracks the European Union's journey along the path to a single financial market and identifies the challenges and priorities that remain ahead. It pays particular attention to the most recent integration efforts in the European Union following the introduction of the euro. The study looks at the importance of financial integration, in particular for economic growth, the interplay between banks and markets, and equity market integration. It closely examines the relationship between financial integration and financial stability. This interaction presents the European Union with a challenge, but also with the opportunity to play a pioneering role in developing a regional approach to financial stability that could provide lessons for the rest of the world.

Integrating Markets in Banking Services
Integrating Markets in Banking Services

Author: Gulnaz Ospanova

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783031152832

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This book deals with the banking integrations, which are becoming crucial at the present time not only because of the increased number of economic integrations, but also in view of their qualitative improvement. This book compares the European Union (EU) as the most successful union, which was able to move from the common financial market to the top of banking integration - the Banking Union, and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a relatively young union but having many good prerequisites to become an influential union, established by five states - the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and the Kyrgyz Republic in 2015. The key research question is whether the single market in banking services or banking union is a reachable goal or on the contrary- utopia. Throughout the research, the book uncovers the bottlenecks and barriers that the EU and EAEU policymakers faced during the difficult process of establishing the single market and baking union. However, along with the problems of banking integration, the book identifies many particularities of the harmonization of banking legislations of the EU Member States. These identified particularities can be very beneficial for young unions and serve as a kind of guide in their integration processes. In particular, the book comes to the findings that evolutionary (not revolutionary) harmonization is required in order for the EAEU to become a full-fledged union. The full-fledged union, which was mutually established by the EAEU Member States with the purpose of bringing positive results for all its Member States, but not just as a counterbalance to the EU.

Globalization of Financial Markets
Globalization of Financial Markets

Author: Claudia M. Buch

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2004-05-26

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9783540406372

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The internationalization of financial markets is one of the focal points in the discussion about recent globalization trends. These discussions suggest that capital can move freely between countries. However, there is ample evidence that national borders do matter and that there are many implicit and explicit barriers to integration. Understanding the factors that unify and that separate financial markets and thus reconciling these two stylized facts is at the core of this book. While the main focus of the empirical work is on banking industry, results are yet informative also with regard to developments in other financial market segments. Also, the book uses European financial integration as a case study for general integration trends.

Integrating Markets in Banking Services
Integrating Markets in Banking Services

Author: Gulnaz Ospanova

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-11-09

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 3031152824

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This book deals with banking integrations, which are now becoming crucial not only because of the increased number of economic integrations, but also in view of the qualitative improvement of such banking integrations. It compares the European Union (EU), as the most successful union, which was able to move from a common financial market to the prime example of banking integration; the Banking Union; and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a relatively young one but with several of the prerequisites for becoming an influential union, and which was established by five countries – the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and the Kyrgyz Republic – in 2015. The key research question is whether the single market in banking services or a banking union is an achievable goal or merely a utopia. In this regard, the book reveals the bottlenecks and obstacles that the EU and EAEU policymakers faced during the difficult process of establishing a single market and banking union. However, along with the problems of banking integration, it identifies many peculiarities of the harmonization of banking legislation among the EU Member States. Recognizing and acknowledging these peculiarities can be very beneficial for young unions and help to guide their integration processes. In particular, the book concludes that evolutionary (not revolutionary) harmonization is required in order for the EAEU to become a full-fledged union.

Financial Market Integration and Growth
Financial Market Integration and Growth

Author: Paul J.J. Welfens

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 3642162746

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Financial capital, whether mediated through the financial market or Foreign Direct Investment has been a key factor in European economic growth. This book examines the interaction between European and global financial integration and analyses the dynamics of the monetary sector and the real economy in Europe. The key analytical focus is on the theoretical and empirical dynamics of financial markets in Europe, however, it also provides regional case studies of key institutional developments and lessons from foreign direct investment. There is a broad range of findings for Central, Eastern and Western Europe as well as EU Partner Countries. Crucially the analysis includes new approaches and options for solving the transatlantic banking crisis and suggests policy innovations for a world with unstable financial markets.

Financial Development, Integration and Stability
Financial Development, Integration and Stability

Author: Klaus Liebscher

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 1847203035

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Financial industries in central, eastern and south-eastern Europe have undergone dramatic changes over the past decade. Foreign direct investment contributed to the development of market-oriented banking and financial systems able to support the rapid pace of economic growth in these countries. Policymakers, academics and private sector analysts have contributed to this volume with their stimulating insights on a broad range of issues, from recent credit booms to the cross-border integration of banking and capital markets. Anyone who wants to understand how finance, growth and financial stability interact in transition economies should read this book. Mario Draghi, Governor of the Banca d Italia and Chairman of the Financial Stability Forum This book highlights the achievements and challenges of the ongoing process of financial integration in Europe. The financial integration of Europe is both welcomed as an economic driving force and watched with concern as a source of potential stability. After all, changing financial, regulatory and corporate ownership structures are fuelling competition, capital mobility and financial intermediation, but at the same time creating new systemic risks. With a special focus on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the contributors to this book explore a wide spectrum of underlying issues, including the finance-growth nexus, credit boom patterns, the implications of foreign bank entry modes, lessons learned from old EU member states and commercial bank strategies. Authoritative views from central bank officials and policymakers are complemented with a special focus on empirical and econometric evidence from academia as well as practical insights from key financial market players. This unique collection will be of great interest to economists and experts in the fields of financial markets and European integration from central, commercial and investment banks, governments, international organizations, universities and research institutes.

Open Innovation in the Financial Services
Open Innovation in the Financial Services

Author: Daniel Fasnacht

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-02-11

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 3540882316

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Open innovation means gathering new ideas from sources beyond organizational boundaries. It occurs when solutions to address clients’ needs are developed in collaboration and the resulting products and services are distributed through a flexible network of partners. Daniel Fasnacht’s book, the first of its kind, discusses open business models in the context of the financial services industry. He elaborates the drivers for strategic change such as increasingly sophisticated clients or demanding shareholders among other trends, including the recent global financial crisis, and explains why the transition from a closed model of operation to open innovation is vital. Various case studies illustrate how to integrate the client into the firm's innovation process and emphasize the importance of smart client segmentation and a holistic advisory model to serve clients around the globe. Leaders must develop a set of new management practices to be able to invest in multiple strategic directions. They are responsible for giving clients a remarkable experience and for creating social relationship capital based upon an open innovation culture. Open Innovation in the Financial Services provides a much-needed framework for helping to understand industry dynamics in banking and to make the most of organizational energy by using open innovation to sustain profitable growth. The book comes at the right time and offers a new mindset for business – not only for expansion strategies in general, but especially during turbulent times.