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International financial markets registered a growth rate of 30% in 1995 with a total of $1,258 billion financing volume. The global financial markets strong performance in 1995 can be attributed to a further surge in the syndication of medium-term bank loans and the issuance of medium-term euro-notes. On the other hand, national financial markets experienced a slight decline in growth in 1995 due to the economic slowdown that hit member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, Financial services industry

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The performance of national and international financial markets in the first three qtrs. of 1996 were considered above average. In the international scene, trading activities reached $1.195 trillion, $276 billion higher than the previous year. 87 percent of the global transactions were conducted by countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development areas. On the other hand, performance of individual markets were affected by price stability and economic growth prospects.

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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There was a 10% increase in the activity of international financial markets in 1997. This was worth $1.8 trillion and was realized despite the Asian economic crisis which wreaked havoc in the capital market in the last quarter of 1997. The straight bonds sector was the most active in the bonds market. There were also increased activities in both international equity issues and syndicated loans. Borrowing institutions, except the Euro-medium term note facilities, suffered some setbacks .

Other Financial Vehicles, Financial Services NEC, Asia, Credit market, Credit markets

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