Structural and regulatory developments in OECD countries
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Regulatory and structural reforms in five Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development member nations, namely, Japan, Korea, Canada, Switzerland and Hungary, are aimed to strengthen the domestic economy. In Japan, the ruling party has formalized plans to stabilize the financial system. Similar efforts are being undertaken in Korea. Canada has promulgated regulations to oversee clearing and settlement systems. Switzerland is trying to improve regulations on the stock exchange while Hungary is streamlining its financial system.
Publication Name: Financial Market Trends
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0378-651X
Year: 1998
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The impact of institutional investors on OECD financial markets
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The dramatic increase in the size of institutional investors since or prior to 1977 and their increasing significance as asset holders has important ramifications on the activities of international financial markets. In most OECD member nations, domestic financial institutions are largely influenced by institutional savings institutions. The growth of institutional investors and their influence on financial markets are evaluated.
Publication Name: Financial Market Trends
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0378-651X
Year: 1997
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