This paper investigates the impact of mandatory risk disclosure on the design of foreign bank debt. The Basel II and III Accords require the public disclosure of bank regulatory information under the Pillar 3 or market discipline framework. The new information details bank risk exposures and management strategies, capital adequacy and remuneration practices to enhance...

This resource shows the importance of ongoing development of economic ties between Australia and India. India is also only a modest destination for Australian outward investment, ranking as our 18th most popular investment destination and accounting for just 0.5 per cent of the total stock of Australian investment overseas as of end 2014, or A$9.8...

This report examines Chinese investment in Australia for the calendar year 2015. The American Enterprise Institute’s China Global Investment Tracker shows that for cumulative investment from 2005 to 2015, the United States ranks first with USD 99.92 billion, ahead of Australia with USD 78.68 billion and Canada with USD 43.45 billion. Based on data in...

This analysis of data from Australia and OECD countries, finds no support for claims that reduced company tax leads to improved economic performance. SummaryA feature of Australia’s tax debate is the question of whether to change company tax. Claims from business leaders include :

Despite the essential contribution of foreign investment to Australia’s economic growth and prosperity, the benefits of foreign investment are not well understood. This paper aims to provide further insights into foreign investment in Australia by examining the trends, the sources and the positive effects of foreign investment into Australia. The available data on foreign investment...