Equity and Private Debt Markets in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic

Author/Editor:

Hemant Shah ; Jorge A Chan-Lau ; Geoffrey J Bannister ; Ana Carvajal ; Ivan S Guerra

Publication Date:

December 1, 2007

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Summary:

This study focuses on equity, private debt, and asset-backed securities markets in Central America. These markets are generally under-developed throughout the region due to several structural problems, economic and political factors, and weaknesses in regulation and in institutional investor base. The paper identifies key country-specific recommendations to strengthen securities laws, regulatory oversight, market infrastructure, investor base, and new products such as asset-backed securities. Despite these efforts, developing seven viable private capital markets is a difficult goal. The paper thus also explores the benefits and difficulties of creating a single capital market in a region still short of full economic integration.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2007/288

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

December 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451868517/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2007288

Pages:

130

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