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Risk and regulation of financial groups and conglomerates

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  • Edit Horváth

    (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)

  • Anikó Szombati

    (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)

Abstract

Recent financial market trends, such as convergence and the spread of conglomerates have changed the nature and structure of the financial sector’s risk profile. The paper investigates this issue from a regulatory policy aspect. Regulatory failures in the 1990s (BCCI, Barings) and the development of the market demonstrate that even „best regulatory practice” does not fulfil the requirements of transparency and efficiency. We investigate the improvement of prudential legislation for financial groups on the example of EU legislation, summarize recommendations made by international forums, and present existing regulatory frameworks in certain countries. In the light of these we address major lacuna in the relevant Hungarian legislation, even going beyond requirements in the field of EU harmonization.

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  • Edit Horváth & Anikó Szombati, 2002. "Risk and regulation of financial groups and conglomerates," MNB Occasional Papers 2002/25, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Central Bank of Hungary).
    • Handle: RePEc:mnb:opaper:2002/25
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    Keywords

    financial convergence; financial conglomerates; prudential regulation; European Union; Hungary.;
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    JEL classification:

    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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