Bank privatization in developing countries: a summary of lessons and findings
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An analysis of the effectiveness of privatization of banking sector in developing countries is presented. It is observed that privatization improves the banks efficiency if government relinquishes its control completely and does not restrict competition. Improvement is also noticed when banks are privatized to strategic investors, and when foreign banks participate in the bank.
Publication Name: Journal of Banking & Finance
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0378-4266
Year: 2005
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Bank privatization and performance: empirical evidence from Nigeria
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A study analyzing the impact of privatization of banks in Nigeria is presented. The study relates to the period from 1990 to 2001. It is noted that there was considerable performance improvement of the privatized banks. Adverse effects of minority government ownership in banking industry are also examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Banking & Finance
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0378-4266
Year: 2005
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The direct and indirect impact of bank privatization and foreign entry on access to credit in ArgentinaEs provinces
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The effects of privatization and increased foreign ownership of banks in Argentina on access to credit outside Buenos Aires is discussed and analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of Banking & Finance
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0378-4266
Year: 2005
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