Policy Network, (2013), “Britain’s Financial Services Industry in a Changing Europe”, A Policy Network Report for the City of London Corporation, 22 Νοεμβρίου.   Financial services are the focal point of the debate about Britain’s future in the EU. The sovereign debt and banking crises have accelerated integration in the Eurozone, a trend often seen as alien to British interests. The position of the City as the main financial services …Read More

European Commission, (2013), “Product Market Review 2013-Financing the Real Economy”, European Economy, 8/2013, Brussels. The Product Market Review published every two years focuses on the role of product market reforms. This edition’s focus is on the interaction between the real economy and the financial sector, asking the question: to what extent does the crisis in the financial sector cast a shadow on economic activity? The relationship between access to finance …Read More

IMF, (2013), “Italy: Detailed Assessment of Observance of Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision”, International Monetary Fund, Country Report No. 13/354, December. SUMMARY, KEY FINDINGS, AND RECOMENDATIONS 1. The core supervisory process at the Banca d’Italia (BI) is strong, and it has a well-defined and integrated supervisory approach. BI is well regarded both in terms of independence, professional qualification and integrity. The various components of its supervision are integrated …Read More