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Globalization of Financial Institutions
Globalization of Financial Institutions
Globalization of Financial Institutions
FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
10. BALDADO, FE MARIE NICOLE 11. BALDADO, MARK RAYMUND 13. CABANOG, VAN RUSSEL
INTRODUCTION
Globalization of financial institutions refers to the process of financial
institutions expanding their operations beyond their national borders and
becoming more integrated with the global financial system. This process has
been driven by various factors such as deregulation, technological
advancements, and the liberalization of financial markets.
The globalization of financial institutions has led to the emergence of new
players in the financial industry, increased competition, and improved market
efficiency. It has also created opportunities for financial institutions to offer
diverse services to consumers and secure customers who were previously
unreachable or untouchable
Internationalization
of Banks and
Financial Markets
Key aspects of Internationalization of Banks
and Financial Institutions
Financial Instability
Dependency and Vulnerability
Speculative Flows
Inequality
Regulatory Challenges
Exchange Rate Volatility
Offshore
banking and tax
havens
Offshore banking and tax havens
Examples of Offshore Banking and Tax Havens
Switzerland
Cayman Islands
Luxembourg
Singapore
Panama
Bermuda
Advantages of Offshore Banking and Tax Havens
Tax Benefits
Financial Privacy
Asset Protection
Diversification
Access to International Markets:
Disadvantages of Offshore Banking and Tax Havens
Tax Haven - a country or independent area where taxes are impose at a low
rate.
Investment Vehicle - is a product used by investors to gain positive
returns.
Challenges of
regulating global
financial
institutions
I. Divergent Regulatory Standards
A. Varying regulations across countries
- Differing legal, economic, and cultural contexts contribute to
disparate regulatory frameworks globally. Domestic interests often
clash with the goal of international harmonization.
B. Difficulty in achieving harmonization.
- Sovereignty concerns and diverse national priorities hinder the
establishment of unified global regulatory standards.
II. Complex Financial Products
A. Rapid evolution of financial instruments -
Technological advancements lead to the creation of novel financial
products, outpacing regulators' ability to comprehend and classify
them adequately.
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