1.3 Historical development of international financial markets
2 min read•july 24, 2024
International financial markets have evolved dramatically since World War II. From the fixed exchange rates of Bretton Woods to today's globalized system, key milestones like the 1971 and 1997 have shaped their development.
Technology has revolutionized trading, with electronic platforms enabling 24/7 global transactions. Meanwhile, financial crises have led to enhanced regulation and risk management practices, aiming to create a more stable and transparent international financial system.
Historical Evolution of International Financial Markets
Evolution of international financial markets
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Bretton Woods system (1944-1971) established fixed exchange rates pegged to U.S. dollar and gold standard at $35 per ounce
Post-Bretton Woods era (1971-present) introduced and increased across borders
Globalization of financial markets driven by deregulation and liberalization led to surge in cross-border capital flows (foreign direct investment)
Rise of emerging markets expanded global financial system participation with growing importance of BRICS economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)
Milestones in financial market development
Collapse of Bretton Woods system (1971) triggered by Nixon Shock suspended dollar's convertibility to gold
Oil price shocks (1973 and 1979) resulted in through international banking system
(1985) coordinated intervention by G5 nations depreciated overvalued U.S. dollar
stock market crash (1987) revealed global market interconnectedness and contagion risks
(1999) created single currency for European Monetary Union member states
Asian Financial Crisis (1997-1998) exposed vulnerabilities in emerging markets' financial systems
(2007-2009) originated from subprime mortgage crisis and Lehman Brothers collapse
Technology's impact on market integration
increased market liquidity and efficiency enabling 24-hour trading (NYSE, NASDAQ)
employs algorithmic strategies reducing transaction costs and market friction
Financial innovations developed and as risk management tools (options, swaps)
Internet and expanded access to financial services simplifying cross-border transactions
and introduced decentralized finance disrupting traditional financial systems (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
Lessons from financial crises
emphasized through and stress testing for financial institutions
Enhanced international cooperation established and strengthened
Stricter capital requirements implemented through framework increased capital buffers for banks
Improved reformed and enhanced reporting requirements
for failing institutions developed for systemically important financial institutions
Regulation of increased monitoring of non-bank financial intermediation addressing regulatory arbitrage
measures promoted financial literacy initiatives and strengthened oversight of retail financial products