World Economic and Financial Surveys

International Capital Markets: Developments, Prospects, and Key Policy Issues (September 1999)

Publication Date:

September 24, 1999

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Following a review and assessment of recent developments in capital market and banking systems, this year's International Capital Markets report reviews and assesses recent developments in mature and emerging financial markets and continues the analysis of key issues affecting global financial markets. It examines the systemic implications of the continued rapid development of the global over-the-counter derivatives markets and the expansion of foreign-owned banks into emerging markets. The report also analyzes market participants' assessments of the proposals for private sector involvement in the prevention and resolution crises.

Series:

World Economic and Financial Surveys No. 1999/004

Subject:

Banking Bonds Currency markets Emerging and frontier financial markets Financial institutions Financial markets Securities markets Stock markets

Notes:

This title ceased publication in August 2001. Both the Report and the Emerging Market Financing quarterly (published 2000-2001) have been replaced by a new quarterly, The Global Financial Stability Report. The new report was created to provide timely and comprehensive coverage of both mature and emerging financial markets as part of the IMF's stepped up tracking of financial markets.

Frequency:

semi-annual