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Primary Dealers in Government Securities

Primary Dealers in Government Securities
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Series:
IMF Special Issues
Author(s):
Marco Arnone, and Piero Ugolini
Publisher:
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published Date:
February 2005
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781589063792.058
ISBN:
9781589063792
Page:
97
In the past 10 years a growing number of countries have established or began establishing a primary dealer system. This paper discusses the role of primary dealers, as well as theoretical, operational, and technical issues related to the establishment of a primary dealer system, in the overall management of public debt for countries that may be considering taking this step. Drawing on a 2001 survey of country practices, the paper discusses the rationale, costs and benefits, and key prerequisites, as well as selection criteria, obligations, and privileges of a primary dealer system. It also attempts to determine the conditions under which a primary dealer system would make a positive contribution to the functioning and development of the government securities market.
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