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Bank lending to small businesses in Latin America : does Bank origin matter? (English)

In recent years foreign bank participation has increased tremendously in Latin America. Some observers argue that foreign bank entry will benefit Latin American banking systems by reducing the volatility of loans and deposits and increasing efficiency. Others are concerned that foreign banks might choose to extend credit only to certain customers, leaving some sectors-such as small businesses-unserved. The authors examine this issue. Using bank-level...
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Clarke,George R.; Cull, Robert; Martinez Peria, Ma.

Bank lending to small businesses in Latin America : does Bank origin matter? (English). Policy, Research working paper series ; no. WPS 2760 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/249311468744024749

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