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Pro-Cyclicality – Discussion of the problem and possible solutions

How to define pro-cyclicality Procyclicality is used in the context of discussing the effects of Basel II on the financial system. A simplified definition of pro-cyclicality is: International rules have encouraged banks to act more aggressively when the economic cycle … Continue reading →

06. May 2008 by kasi
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Deutsche Bank – Banking and Stock Glossary

Deutsche Bank has a glossary for market and stock terms. They list the following international financial institutions: AIBD – Association of International Bond Dealers, now ICMA. BIS – Bank for International Settlements EBR – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development … Continue reading →

23. April 2008 by kasi
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G7-April-2008-Meeting and Plaza-Accord

French Finance Minister Christine Lagard has compared the recent FSF-report released by the G7 Finance Ministers last week to the Plaza Accord (as quoted by Christopher Swann in an article at Bloomington): The April 11 statement was “not very different” … Continue reading →

15. April 2008 by kasi
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IASB – International Accounting Standards Board

Institution: International Accounting Standards Board Abbreviation: IASB Type: Private Founded: 2001 Members Total: 0 Membership in: FSF Membership of: IOSCO, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, IMF, ECB, World Bank Description: In March 2001, the International Accounting … Continue reading →

02. April 2008 by kasi
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IASC – International Accounting Standards Committee

Institution: International Accounting Standards Committee Abbreviation: IASC Type: Private Founded: 1973-2000 Members Total: Membership in: Membership of: Description: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) was preceded by the Board of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC), which operated from 1973 … Continue reading →

02. April 2008 by kasi
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