Chile risk: Financial risk.

The article focuses on the status of financial risk in Chile as of March 16, 2007. Companies in the country with good credit ratings can access medium- and long-term local currency borrowing options like syndicated bank loans with maturities of up to 10 years. A commercial paper market was established through simplified tax treatment. The country's banking system is described as well capitalized and prudently managed that it surpasses Basle capital adequacy standards. However, the country's stockmarket is still underdeveloped.