tailieunhanh - Spain: The Reform of Spanish Savings Banks Technical Notes

The first-order effects of relaxed bank entry restrictions have been favorable, both within the . and across countries. Internationally, the benefits of foreign entry seem to depend on the level of development, but at least for developing nations entrants are more efficient than incumbent banks and the stiffer competition seems to improve overall bank efficiency. In contrast to these first-order effects, the stability implications of increased entry are less obvious. This paper investigates whether greater integration resulting from foreign bank entry has been associated with more or less business cycle volatility. We approach the topic with mix of theory and evidence from both the. | 2012 International Monetary Fund June 2012 IMF Country Report No. 12 141 Spain The Reform of Spanish Savings Banks Technical Notes This paper was prepared based on the information available at the time it was completed on May 2012. The views expressed in this document are those of the staff team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the government of Spain or the Executive Board of the IMF. The policy of publication of staff reports and other documents by the IMF allows for the deletion of market-sensitive information. Copies of this report are available to the public from International Monetary Fund Publication Services 700 19th Street . Washington . 20431 Telephone 202 623-7430 Telefax 202 623-7201 E-mail publications@ Internet http International Monetary Fund Washington . Financial Sector Assessment Program Update Spain the reform of Spanish Savings Banks technical note May 2012 international monetary Fund monetary and capital markets department 2 Contents Page Executive The Reform of the Spanish Savings I. Spanish Savings Banks Before the Reform A Brief II. From Boom to III. From Savings Banks to Indirect Commercial IV. Reforms V. Toward a New Role for Spanish Savings Table 1. Main Figures 1. Savings Vs. Commercial Banks 2. Spanish Savings Banks Integration 3. Spanish Savings Banks Market 4. Spanish Savings Banks Ownership Structure and Participation in Newly Created Commercial Box 1. Stakeholders Complex Objectives in Corporate Governance International Practices and Countries .