Survey of Private Sector Trade Credit Developments

Publication Date:

February 27, 2009

Electronic Access:

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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:

English

Publication Date:

February 27, 2009

Format:

Paper

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