Standard raisers: emerging markets
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The International Monetary Fund and other banking regulatory authorities are developing capital management standards for the world's banks, in an effort to prevent the crisis that hit Mexico's banks in 1995. However, the proposed minimum 8% capital/asset ratio is too lax for banks in emerging markets.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Growth options: Citicorp
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Citicorp's top management has increased the banking giant's share price by almost 70% since Aug 1995, which seems to justify the lucrative stock options top executives have received. Citicorp is going to reward investors with a buyback option.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Merging markets
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The trend toward international bank mergers, particularly for banks in developing countries, is likely to continue. Several recent mergers are discussed, along with such countries as Argentina, Russia, Brazil and Asian countries.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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