About the product
The banking industry plays an important role in both developed and developing countries, impacting on trade and foreign direct investment. Tradability has increased due to the application of information and telecommunication technologies. This comprehensive report studies the extent to which these technologies are affecting the tradability of the products of the banking industry. Among the many areas of coverage are included: banking services, their role and recent developments affecting the industry; tradability - its potential, implications in banking services; policy and technical assistance tradability and networks and access to networks. This very valuable book also outlines policy options and measures which could allow developing countries to maximize the benefits from new developments.