Organisational change and the computerisation of British and Spanish savings banks, 1965-1985

Bernardo Batiz-Lazo and J. Carles Maixé-Altés ()

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Abstract: In this article we explore organisational changes associated with the automation of financial intermediaries in Spain and the UK. This international comparison looks at the evolution of the same organisational form in two distinct competitive environments. Changes in regulation and technological developments (particularly applications of information technology) are said to be responsible for enhancing competitiveness of retail finance. Archival research on the evolution of savings banks helps to ascertain how, prior to competitive changes taking place, participants in bank markets had to develop capabilities to compete.

Keywords: comparative financial markets; United Kingdom; Spain; market structure; technological change; regulatory change; savings banks; banks. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: N20 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2006-06
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