Structural and regulatory developments in OECD countries

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OECD countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Korea and Japan instituted regulatory and organizational developments for the purpose of improving their economic status and performance. The French Parliament passed the Act on Sundry Economic and Financial Measures which outlined provisions related to financial activities and the entry of the euro currency. Likewise, Italy and Germany adopted laws concerning the financial market, the euro's entry and reforms of corporate governance. On the other hand, Japan and Korea focused on financial market restructuring and capital market liberalization.

International Affairs, Organization for Econ Co-op & Dev, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Korea

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Interest rate swaps and domestic government debt management in Denmark

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The use of interest rate and currency swaps in foreign currency have proven to be beneficial to Denmark. The government is keen on not exerting any undue pressure on the pricing of the Danish swap market. Interest rate swaps over an extended period have been introduced to assess their impact on the swap market. Large Danish banks and investment banks dominate the swap market with some swap transactions reaching 100 million kroners. Liquidity is high for interest rate swaps with maturities up to 10 years.

Usage, Denmark, Financial markets, Interest rate swaps

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Regulatory reform in the financial services industry: where have we been? Where are we going?

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A review of the extent to which member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development have liberalized, deregulated or re-regulated the financial services industry reveals that considerable improvements have been made. Efforts have mostly been successful in eliminating factors contributing to market inefficiencies, removing barriers to trade in financial services, and tightening prudential oversight.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Financial Regulatn NEC, Industry Overview, Analysis, Financial services industry, Commercial law, Deregulation, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation

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