Managing Corporate Distress in the Philippines: Some Policy Recommendations

Author/Editor:

Charles Woodruff ; G. C. Lim

Publication Date:

September 1, 1998

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

While not widespread, the Philippine corporate sector is showing some signs of stress. The paper reviews the exposure of banks to distressed corporate borrowers, the ownership structure of the corporate sector, including the interlocking relationship of corporations and banks, and the legal framework in place for the resolution of debts of distressed companies and the protection of creditor rights. It recommends that immediate measures be taken to improve transparency and regulatory oversight, and to quickly resolve the debts of distressed companies by strengthening the policy framework and institutional capacity for suspension of debt payments by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1998/138

Subject:

Asset and liability management Bank credit Banking Business enterprises Corporate sector Debt restructuring Economic sectors Financial statements Money Public financial management (PFM)

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 1998

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451930153/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1381998

Pages:

27

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