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Standard raisers: emerging markets

Article Abstract:

The International Monetary Fund and other banking regulatory authorities are developing capital management standards for the world's banks, in an effort to prevent the crisis that hit Mexico's banks in 1995. However, the proposed minimum 8% capital/asset ratio is too lax for banks in emerging markets.

Standards, International aspects, Banking law, Asset-liability management (Banking), Asset liability management (Banking)

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Growth options: Citicorp

Article Abstract:

Citicorp's top management has increased the banking giant's share price by almost 70% since Aug 1995, which seems to justify the lucrative stock options top executives have received. Citicorp is going to reward investors with a buyback option.

Securities, Citicorp, CCI

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Merging markets

Article Abstract:

The trend toward international bank mergers, particularly for banks in developing countries, is likely to continue. Several recent mergers are discussed, along with such countries as Argentina, Russia, Brazil and Asian countries.

Economic aspects, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Developing countries

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