Highlights

Article Abstract:

Aggregate financing activity in international capital markets reached $340.2 billion in the first four months of 1995, rising from $283.7 billion during the same period in 1994. A twofold increase in syndicated loans largely caused the uptrend of about 20%. The rise in syndicated loans marked the first time in many years that this type of financing instrument outstripped euro-bonds. Member-countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development accounted for a bulk of the total volume of facilities during the period. The issuance of international and foreign bonds was dominated by the banking industry.

All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation, Financial Institutions NEC, Capital market, Capital markets

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Highlights

Article Abstract:

Favorable conditions have bolstered both national and international financial markets in 1996 and early months of 1997. Global market activity increased due to improved growth outlook and supportive monetary policy in many countries. US and European financial markets have also been booming due to the unexpected strengthening of their economies. The level of investor confidence in OECD countries is reflected by the record heights achieved by major indices.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Industrialized countries, Financial markets, Industrial nations, International finance

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Bank profitability

Article Abstract:

Financial statistics are provided on the bank profitability of 28 members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) from 1990-1995. Data includes statistics for the first time on New Zealand and other countries which recently became OECD members, such as South Korea, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. The commercial banks of five of the 28 nations generated positive a positive net income and pre-tax profits in 1995.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Banking industry, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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