La nueva propuesta para el acuerdo de Basilea tiene por objeto armonizar de una mejor manera los requisitos de capitalización con el riesgo real que los bancos tomen. Aquí se sostiene que las nuevas propuestas podrían aumentar significativa e inadecuadamente el costo o reducir el volumen de...

Derivatives markets in Chile and Brazil play a large and growing role in their financial markets and overall economic activity. Of special importance is Chile's over-the-counter market in foreign exchange derivatives which has become an established market with dealers, high liquidity and low...

This paper discusses the engagement of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) with the financing and support of SMEs, both within the European Union (EU) as well as EU Candidate Countries and the Balkans. Indeed, lending and providing financial support to SMEs is one of the key core...

The paper considers the experience of the European Investment Bank and addresses policy lessons for developing countries as they seek finance for development. The paper argues that the key lesson for developing countries is that the traditional role of a development bank in closing market gaps...