Survey of Private Sector Trade Credit Developments
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Summary:
In response to the dearth of information on trade finance, the Fund has undertaken a survey of major advanced country and emerging market banks. The results suggest that the cost of trade finance is rising globally, but that provision is falling in emerging markets while staying stable in advanced countries, possibly reflecting structural differences in markets.
Series:
Policy Papers
Subject:
Banking sector Credit risk Cross country analysis Data analysis Developed countries Emerging markets International trade Private sector Risk management
English
Publication Date:
February 27, 2009
Format:
Paper
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