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A capital suggestion
To prevent another financial crisis, should regulators introduce more of the same – that is, greater capital requirements – or should they take a completely different approach and address corporate...
It’s all very well to make grand statements about the need for a new financial supervision framework in Europe, but can the EU work out the practicalities of reform?
Derivatives dealers should not be allowed to own stakes in central counterparties (CCPs) or their risk management systems, and CCPs should not be allowed to compete with each other, according to advice...
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France’s Barnier to take McCreevy’s internal market role, EC confirms...
Former French foreign minister Michel Barnier is to take over from Charlie McCreevy as internal market and services commissioner in the next European Commission (EC), which takes office in January 2010. Although the appointment is subject to the approval...
Setting the stage for major scene change
The heated debates in the European parliament about group support and the need for an equity duration dampener in the Solvency II directive may have given the impression that it was politicians who would wield the biggest influence on the development...
Lawyers highlight grey areas in securitisation regulation
Securitisation regulation recently passed by the European Union could have problematic legal implications for originators and investors, according to lawyers.
US securitisation regulation will force 5% retention
US regulators will require originators and sponsors of securitisations to retain 5% of securitised exposures and increase transparency of transactions, according to a leaked draft of a US Treasury report on improving the regulatory system, due to be...
Solvency II approved by European Parliament
MEPs approve proposed solvency directive for EU insurance regulation
EU presses ahead with tougher regulation of rating agencies
The European Parliament today voted in favour of a new regulation that will force credit rating agencies (CRAs) to comply with minimum standards of good practice and transparency.
Concrete steps taken on international regulation
Basel Committee chairman confirms it is taking concrete steps towards strengthening global regulation of the banking sector
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