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We study how regulation limiting ESG policies distorts financial market outcomes. In 2021 Texas enacted laws that prohibit municipalities from contracting with banks with certain ESG policies, leading to the exit of five of the largest municipal bond underwriters from the state. Issuers...
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This paper documents the link between finance and informal competition. Using longitudinal firm-level data, we show … in firms' access to finance. …
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We assess the influence of competition and capital regulation on the stability of the banking system. We particularly … requirements can lead to more entry into banking, essentially by reducing the competitive strength of lower quality banks. We also ….g. one country that opens up its banking system for competitors but not vice versa. …
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This paper investigates how financial, trade, institutional and political liberalization policies have affected financial sector competition in Africa using updated data to appraise second generation reforms. The 'freedom to trade' and 'economic freedom' indices are employed. Hitherto,...
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This paper revisits the competitive environment of the banking system in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and … approaches and prudential considerations in fostering financial innovation and banking sector competition …
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English Abstract: Financial liberalization accelerates global banks’ entry into new markets where host countries hope to spur investment and economic growth. However, banks sometimes retreat from their global ambitions and exit these new markets. This study demonstrates how difficulties of...
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