The BIS compiles a number of quarterly statistics on securities markets, including:
Moreover, it publishes quarterly data on international syndicated loans, which, like securities, can be traded on the secondary market.
The data are mainly derived from market sources and provide information on aggregates of amounts outstanding and new issues. The data are broken down according to criteria similar to those applied to the banking statistics. Only the borrower/issuer side of securities and syndicated loans issues is covered.
The main purpose of the securities and syndicated loans statistics is to complement the quarterly international banking statistics so as to provide more comprehensive monitoring of international financial market activity. The data allow analysts to assess the relative use of capital markets as opposed to banks in international financial intermediation and to monitor issuance in international markets by residents of different countries. Combined with pricing data, they can also be used to assess supply and demand factors in asset markets and potential financial strains.
For queries on these tables, please write to Mr Denis Petre (denis.petre@bis.org)