Knowledge Highlights
The Financial Services Practice produces reports on a range of industry and functional issues. We invite you to browse recent highlights of our work.
Capital Ratios and Financial Distress: Lessons from the Crisis
December 2009
There has been little evidence presented publicly to date on the impact of bank capital in mitigating financial distress. This paper attempts to contribute to the discussion by offering such evidence.
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Opportunities for Canada’s Financial Sector
October 2009
Canada's financial sector weathered the crisis better than most. Its financial firms can use this strength to improve conditions for overall business competitiveness.
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China's Card Market: Primed for Rapid Evolution
September 2009
China's card industry will soon achieve profitability for the first time. At this critical juncture, strategic decisions will be key determinants of long-term success.
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