Republic of Croatia: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

Publication Date:

October 5, 1998

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix analyzes developments in Croatia’s banking sector since independence in 1991, focusing on the effects of independence, war, transition, and the bank rehabilitation process. Changes in market structure, concentration, and ownership, as well as financial performance are highlighted. The paper reviews the current legal environment governing banking operations and improvements needed to strengthen the legislative framework. Some forward-looking conclusions are presented. The paper also examines selected aspects of Croatia’s export performance.

Series:

Country Report No. 1998/090

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

October 5, 1998

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451817249/1934-7685

Stock No:

1HRVEA0011998

Pages:

124

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