Iceland Chamber of Commerce

The Internationalisation of Iceland's Financial Sector

The internationalisation of the Icelandic financial sector proceeded from market liberalisation, European integration, and privatisation, on the base of a strong, well-funded pension system and an exceptionally healthy institutional framework. This report examines closely the current state of the Icelandic banks and financial sector, as well as the regulatory and macroeconomic environment.

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