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Convergence of Bank Regulations on International Norms in the Southern Mediterranean: Impact on Bank Performance and Growth


Rym Ayadi


Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)

Emrah Arbak


Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS); University of Lyon II - Groupe dAnalyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE)

Sami Ben Naceur


University of Tunis

Barbara Casu


City University London - Sir John Cass Business School

September 15, 2011

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Abstract:     
International standards and norms in banking regulations have, once again, leapt to the forefront of policy discussions in developed nations due to the recent crisis in the world’s financial markets. These discussions are not new, nor do they apply exclusively to the world’s most advanced economies. A sound and well-enforced regulatory regime can help developing nations to channel financial resources more efficiently into investments. For open economies, it can also act as a buffer and an important stability factor in today’s shaky market situation. Against this background, this study examines the impact of banking sector regulations on bank efficiency and economic growth in four Southern Mediterranean countries – Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia – while exploring the level of convergence of regulatory practices and efficiency to EU Mediterranean standards.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 159

Keywords: bank, banking regulations, crisis, market, financial market, economy, investment

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Date posted: October 19, 2011  

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Ayadi, Rym, Arbak, Emrah, Ben Naceur, Sami and Casu, Barbara, Convergence of Bank Regulations on International Norms in the Southern Mediterranean: Impact on Bank Performance and Growth (September 15, 2011). CEPS Paperbacks. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1945793

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Rym Ayadi (Contact Author)
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) ( email )
1 Place du Congres
L-4501 Differdange, 1000
Luxembourg
Emrah Arbak
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) ( email )
1 Place du Congrès
Brussels, 1000
Belgium
University of Lyon II - Groupe dAnalyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE) ( email )
93, chemin des Mouilles
Ecully, 69130
France
Sami Ben Naceur
University of Tunis ( email )
1050 Tunis, TN Tunis 2000
United States
Barbara Casu
City University London - Sir John Cass Business School ( email )
106 Bunhill Row
London, EC1Y 8TZ
United Kingdom
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