/library/oar/handle/123456789/30574 2025-12-27T19:40:58Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/42443 Title: The 'OECD club rule' in bank risk-based capital adequacy : implications for Malta and other small states Authors: Cassar, Marcel Abstract: This chapter explores one particularly controversial area of the accord which the Basle Committee is under pressure to re-examine: the so-called 'OECD1 Club rule'. It will evaluate the claims by bankers that the rule is to blame for certain market distortions and assess whether, as a result, it effectively hinders the capital accord from achieving its level-playing-field objectives. The rule's implications for the financial operations of entities operating in small states will then be examined, with particular reference to the case of Malta. This is followed by suggested alternative approaches to the rule which would still reflect country risk-based principles. 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/42442 Title: The proposed additional capital requirements for the management of banks' interest rate risk Authors: Styger, Paul; Wyk, Theo van Abstract: The 1970s was a boom period for banking in general, but also a time when financial markets became more competitive. This led to growing concern about risk management in the banking sector and about banking supervision in particular. The 1980s was, among other things, characterized by further dynamic changes to the financial system. The increase of international intermediation caused substantial balance sheet growth of banks in the industrialized countries. For example, the oil-producing countries began to increase their investment in the industrialized countries, whose banks then channelled the money to the developing countries. New, 'exotic' financial instruments were also introduced at an accelerated rate. One consequence of these developments was to increase the risks associated with banking activity (Llewellyn, 1988, p. 9). Although risks are inherent to banking, internationally there was growing concern about the increased level of these risks, especially the inadequate capital provisioning of banks. The purpose of bank capital is to absorb losses that could result from risky activities. 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/42356 Title: Author index and subject index Abstract: Author index and subject index In M. Bowe, L. Briguglio, & J.W. Dean (Eds.), Banking and finance in islands and small states. 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/42323 Title: The impact of international companies on the economies of small islands : a case study of Bermuda Authors: Archer, Brian Abstract: This chapter summarizes the results of a series of studies carried out in Bermuda mainly during the period 1985-94 to measure the impact of international company business activity on the economy of Bermuda. These studies were undertaken on behalf of Bermuda's Ministry of Finance, with the full support of the international business community. 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z