A Framework for Developing Secondary Markets for Government Securities

Author/Editor:

Zsofia Arvai ; Geoffrey M Heenan

Publication Date:

July 1, 2008

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper consolidates previous work on the development of secondary markets for government securities, and focuses on the sequencing of measures necessary for their development. Six main lessons are identified: (i) a commitment to achieving and maintaining a stable macroeconomic environment, especially prudent fiscal policy, should underpin market development; (ii) a sound and transparent public debt management strategy supports secondary market activity; (iii) a deep and diverse investor base is required; (iv) poor market infrastructure leads to high transaction costs, slow order execution, and excessive operational risk, which all inhibit trading; (v) secondary market growth is facilitated by effective monetary policy implementation; and (vi) reforms should be sequenced to ensure even development of all the structures supporting the secondary market.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2008/174

Subject:

Frequency:

Quarterly

English

Publication Date:

July 1, 2008

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451870329/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2008174

Pages:

55

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