Download or read book EU Accession - Financial Sector Opportunities and Challenges for Southeast Europe written by Ingrid Matthäus-Maier and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A distinguished international group of central bankers, commercial bankers, entrepreneurs, academic advisors, policymakers, and representatives of development finance organizations and donor agencies, brought together by KfW, examines in this book the future of financial sector development in Southeast Europe. They explore ways to strengthen the banking sector in Southeast Europe, further promote SMEs, and improve access to financial services in the region. Experts and decision-makers assess the opportunities and challenges presented by the EU accession process and Basel II, and offer candid insight into the expanding role of the private sector in developing the financial landscape. The perspectives presented in this book will prompt discussion and intellectual exchange that will serve as a new starting point for further successful cooperative initiatives.