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Regional bankA bank operating in a specific region of the country, taking deposits and offering loans.Regional bank Similar MatchesRegionalismRegionalismThe formation or proliferation of preferential trading arrangements. Regional policyRegional policyIn a trade context, this usually refers to a regional aid. Regional fundRegional fundA mutual fund that invests in a specific geographic area overseas, such as Asia or Europe. Open regionalismOpen regionalismRegional economic integration that is not discriminatory against outside countries; typically, a group of countries that agrees to reduce trade barriers on an MFN basis. Adopted as a fundamental princple, but not defined, by APEC in 1989. Bergsten (1997) offers five definitions, ranging from open membership to global liberalization and trade facilitation. Regional aidRegional aidA subsidy directed at a geographic region of a country to assist its development. Such subsidies are non-actionable under WTO rules. Further SuggestionsRegional Check Processing Center (RCPC)Regional stock exchanges |
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