Four years after the introduction of the euro, this paper provides an overview of the current structure and integration of the euro area financial systems and related policy initiatives. We first compare the euro area financial structure with that of the United States and Japan. Using new and comprehensive financial account data, we also describe how the euro area financial structure evolved si...

We explore the determinants of Financial Integration (FI) in Indian context from 1996Q2-2018Q4. Using a newly constructed quarterly financial integration index based on stock external assets and liabilities position range econometric methodologies, we find that structural factor (trade openness) an institutional (institutional quality) drive India. Our findings also show importance exchange rat...

Within the context of supply chain integration this study illuminates the role of customer satisfaction and associated performance impacts through the lens of organizational learning theory. This study investigates the relationships among internal integration, external integration (i.e. with customers and suppliers), customer satisfaction, and financial performance using survey data collected f...