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Karlo Kauko

25 January 2005
WORKING PAPER SERIES - No. 427
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Abstract
Central securities depositories (CSDs) have opened mutual links, but most of them are seldom used. Why are idle links established? By allowing a foreign CSD to offer services through the link the domestic CSD invites competition. The domestic CSD can determine the cost efficiency of the rival by charging suitable fees, and prevent it from becoming more competitive than the domestic CSD. By inviting the competitor the domestic CSD can commit itself not to charge monopoly fees for secondary market services. This enables the domestic CSD to charge high fees in the primary market without violating investors' participation constraints.
JEL Code
G29 : Financial Economics→Financial Institutions and Services→Other
L13 : Industrial Organization→Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance→Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
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ECB-CFS Research Network on "Capital Markets and Financial Integration in Europe"