Cross Border Linkages Task Force Presented by Mr Seiichiro Uchi. Market demand decides it. Cross border linkages can be affected by local regulations and customers. Extensive research is necessary. European models and initiatives were also discussed, as well as looking at the needs and impediments for such linkages within the Asia Pacific region.
Funds come mostly from outside the region.
There is no unified currency. There are non-standardised regulations. In spite of these differences, investments will continue to be made, pressure of cross border trades will increase, and demand for higher efficiency and lower risk will continue to increase domestically and regionally. The task force would develop a model of a multilateral cross border linkages amongst ACG members. Consideration to be given to finding an ACG model based on research of the European models and best practices for linkages.