European Monetary Union And International Capital Markets

Download or read book European Monetary Union and International Capital Markets written by Mr.Alessandro Prati and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper analyzes the structural implications of EMU for international capital markets. It discusses the potential size of euro capital markets and the existing roles of European currencies in international capital markets. The paper also examines the euro’s impact on international securities markets, including the role of the ECB, the evolution of EMU securities markets, and aspects of systemic risk management. The implications for wholesale and retail banking markets are also discussed, as are the broader implications of the introduction of the euro for changes in international capital flows, international portfolios, and by implication exchange rates.