Risk management/Economics
IMF's Blanchard warns Europe could drag world economy down
IMF chief economist says ‘three-speed’ global economy could be dangerous
Double dip seen as most likely threat to financial system
Recent Risk.net poll finds market fears second global slowdown above other scenarios
Eurozone has two years to agree fiscal union, says DB Advisors
The viability of the Eurozone project continues to weigh on fixed income market, says chief investment officer of DB Advisors.
‘Fatal flaw’ may derail euro project, says Axa
Global head of fixed income at Axa says a more cohesive political union is needed if the Eurozone is to survive.
Spanish rules cushioned banks from the crisis, says top regulator
In an exclusive interview with Risk , José María Roldán, director-general of banking regulation at the Banco de España, explains how a unique regulatory framework has led Spanish banks to adopt prudent trading and risk management processes that paid off…
Basel implementation chief: no need for Basel III
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Basel implementation chief: no need for Basel III
Modifications being made to Basel II are sufficient to tackle the flaws in the framework and "we are certainly not going in the direction of Basel III", according to the chair of the standards implementation group of the Basel Committee on Banking…
The usual upsets
Regulation
Uncertain futures
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - India
Still shackled
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Currency controls
Blossoming interest
Asia Risk FX Review & Outlook 2009 - Cover story
The sovereign state
While the sovereign market has in the past been most readily associated with rates investors, it has always been a key part of the credit sector, most importantly as a benchmark for the pricing of corporate bonds. But credit default swap levels on…
Stopping the rot
Noises from leading banks that they may be returning to profitability are failing to mask the painful truth that vast quantities of toxic assets are still causing a stink on banks' balance sheets. Credit looks at the various plans being put forward to…
FSA plans new capital formula for banks
The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA)'s chairman Adair Turner has outlined proposed new capital rules for UK banks, which would see minimum capital levels determined based on balance sheet growth or full-cycle loan book risk.
Economists draw up G-20 policy proposition
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