Banking Sector Crises and Related New Regulations in Turkey

Abstract: In Turkey, the financial sector is traditionally dominated by banking activities, and the banking sector experienced several systemic crises since late 1970s. This paper reviews and summarizes the major banking sector problems in the country. It also outlines the latest regulations and reform attempts in Turkey, with particular reference to Turkey's future EU membership.

Keywords: Banking sector; financial fragility; banking crises; banking regulations; Turkey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E44 G21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-cwa, nep-fin, nep-mac and nep-reg
Date: 2005-05-11
Note: Type of Document - pdf; pages: 7
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