The Changing Role of Export Credit Agencies

The Changing Role of Export Credit Agencies
Author: Mr.Malcolm Stephens
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1999-05-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781557758019

Export credit agencies play an important role in international trade and investment flows. Exports insured or financed by the approximately 50 export credit agencies that are members of the Berne Union account for about 10 percent of their countries exports, which, in turn, represent about 78 percent of world exports. The IMF estimates that in 1997 debts to Berne Union members accounted for more than 21 percent of the total indebtedness of developing countries and economies in transition. Edited by Malcolm Stephens, this book provides useful background information to those whose involvement in international trade and investment brings them into contact with the services of export credit agencies.

Export Credit Agencies, Trade Finance and South East Asia

Export Credit Agencies, Trade Finance and South East Asia
Author: Mr.Malcolm Stephens
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 54
Release: 1998-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451976402

This paper looks at the causes of the reduction in trade finance in South East Asian countries post-1997, with a particular focus on the role of export credit agencies. It concludes that while such agencies did not cause or prolong the problem, they did not contribute significantly to a solution. The paper also suggests some implications from events in South East Asia for both traditional debt-relief mechanisms and for the architecture of the international financial system.

Export Credit Agencies, Trade Finance, and South East Asia

Export Credit Agencies, Trade Finance, and South East Asia
Author: Malcolm Stephens
Publisher:
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2006
Genre:
ISBN:

This paper looks at the causes of the reduction in trade finance in South East Asian countries post-1997 with a particular focus on the role of export credit agencies. It concludes that while such agencies did not cause or prolong the problem they did not contribute significantly to a solution. The paper also suggests some implications from events in South East Asia for both traditional debt-relief mechanisms and for the architecture of the international financial system.

India & Southeast Asia

India & Southeast Asia
Author: Sudhir Devare
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2006
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789812303448

In the context of the geopolitical situation in the Asia-Pacific in the post-September 11 period, the security dimension between India and Southeast Asia cannot be overemphasized. With the continued U.S. preponderance in the region and China's phenomenal rise, the countries of Southeast Asia and India have an opportunity to evolve a co-operative relationship not only with one another, but also with the major powers of the region. This book examines the areas of comprehensive security and the growing understanding between India and Southeast Asia where there is less divergence and greater convergence. The author argues that India-Southeast Asia security convergence is not and should not be aimed at any particular country. On an optimistic note he concludes that such convergence will contribute to creating harmony among the major powers of Asia to make the twenty-first century the "Asian century".

Export Credit Agencies

Export Credit Agencies
Author: Delio E. Gianturco
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2001-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0313000697

Gianturco examines the roles played by export credit agencies (ECAs) which are specialized financial institutions that cover some $1 trillion of exports each year. In terms of their financial impact on international trade, these agencies are unsurpassed, but rarely do they receive attention in the financial press or broader recognition. In this book Gianturco uncovers the ECAs--revealing and explaining their history, role, functions, and controversies regarding their missions. There are currently some 90 countries with official ECAs; two-thirds of these countries can be classified as developing or transitional nations; the remainder include the major developed countries. ECAs provide loans, guarantees, insurance, and other financial services to their particular nation's exporters and foreign direct investors. Their contribution to national growth and development both in the United States and abroad is significant, and the special nature of their operations makes them essential to the welfare of countless businesses worldwide. Essential reading for business professionals, scholars, researchers, and students involved with international business and economic development.

International Financial Management

International Financial Management
Author: Geert Bekaert
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1047
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 110854715X

This new and fully updated edition of International Financial Management blends theory, data analysis, examples and practical case situations to equip students and business leaders with the analytical tools they need to make informed financial decisions and manage the risks that businesses face in today's competitive global environment. Combining theory and practice, the authors offer the reader a multitude of real-world examples and case studies, emphasising fundamental concepts, principles and analytical theories to enable students to understand not only what to do when confronted with an international financial decision, but why that choice is the correct one. Features include: real data analysis - all fully updated for the third edition; extended cases illustrating practical application of theory; point-counterpoints offering insight into contentious issues; concept boxes that explore and illustrate key concepts; and end-of-chapter questions. Suitable for M.B.A and advanced undergraduate business students taking a course in international financial management or international finance.

Regional Economic Integration

Regional Economic Integration
Author: Rahul Sen
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812302778

This book looks at the merits of setting up a Regional Export Credit Agency for Asia, not only to mobilise private sector funding, but also to promote regional economic integration.

East Asia

East Asia
Author: United States International Trade Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 1993
Genre: East Asia
ISBN:

Globalisation and SMEs in East Asia

Globalisation and SMEs in East Asia
Author: Charles Harvie
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781782543701

'. . . I consider the book a good general reference on SME conditions in the Asia-Pacific region. . .' - Aegean Leung, ASEAN Economic Bulletin The 1997 financial and economic crisis in East Asia provided the catalyst for an important reappraisal of the Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) sector across the region. In this timely book, a distinguished group of contributors discusses the role of SMEs in the globalisation of the East Asian economies, and assess how the financial crisis has impacted on them. They focus on a number of key aspects of SMEs in the region, including: * financing issues * the role of entrepreneurship * the diffusion of technology in the region * Chinese small businesses * SME requirements for information technology * the opportunities afforded by electronic commerce * regional labour markets and their impact on SMEs.

Managing Openness

Managing Openness
Author: Mona Haddad
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0821386336

The global financial crisis triggered a broad reassessment of economic integration policies in developed and developing countries worldwide. The crisis-induced collapse in trade was the sharpest ever since World War II, affecting all countries and all product categories. A huge shock to the trading system, combined with severe macroeconomic instability, makes it natural for policymakers to call into question the basic underlying assumptions of trade liberalization and openness. In particular, outward-oriented or export-led growth strategies are being reassessed as openness is increasingly associated with greater volatility. However, it is crucial not to lose sight of the dynamic benefits that openness can offer. Examples include technology transfer, increased competitive pressure that reduces markups and improves efficiency, and economies of scale. The real question is how to manage outward-oriented strategies so as to maximize the benefits of openness while minimizing risks. This book aims to contribute to this important and ongoing policy debate, bringing together recent empirical work on the trade collapse, its causes and consequences, and the broader trade policy agenda in the post-crisis environment. It addresses critical policy issues revolving around the topic of outward-oriented growth strategy, including policy instruments that help manage risks associated with outward-orientation, lessons learned from the crisis for particular countries and regions, and how emerging trade policy issues such as climate change, commodities, global production networking, and migration affect the prospects for recovery and outward-oriented growth.