Regulators
Launch of interoperability not perfect
Interoperability has launched in cash equities with a system that is good, but not perfect
Algorithmic trading in energy
The hare and the tortoise
Data consolidation and regulatory reporting for energy firms
Next move for data
Data governance under the regulatory microscope
Consolidation process
Regulator-firm communication on AML 'harder and harder'
Temenos product director says “buffer” of regulation obstructs meaningful dialogue
Managing change in energy markets
Adapting to change is essential for companies in the ever-evolving energy markets. Risk managers are well placed to take a leading role in change management. Jay Jayasuriya and Julie Shochat of Enite set out a change management plan
Exclusive video: Impact of CO2 on power prices
Power risk managers may face previously unforeseen cost challenges in the next few years, as not enough research has been done to quantify the marginal effects carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions prices will have on the electricity generation sector, says…
BaFin shorting ban may contain loopholes for investors
German restrictions on short-selling of governments, CDS and financials may not be as bad as feared.
Report: Fraud rising as compliance struggles for recognition
Ernst & Young Fraud Survey indicates continued need for anti-fraud measures, even against a tough financial background
New approaches to energy credit risk management
The aftermath of the financial crisis led to some innovative approaches to tackling energy credit risk. Pauline McCallion looks at developments and asks whether proposed US and European regulation will help or hinder innovation in this space
RBS fined £29 million for sharing pricing information
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has settled with the OFT for breaking competition rules with Barclays
Reality bites
Op risk management no longer sits solely in the theoretical space, and has been brought down to earth with a thud. Patrick de Fontnouvelle of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston predicts 2010 will be a year of focusing on the practicalities of…
2010: what's in store?
With the direction of markets uncertain and no consensus on the future of interest rates, inflation and a multitude of other financial indicators, Structured Products talked to professionals in Asia, the US and Europe about their views on what 2010 may…
Level 3 committees support EU supervision plans
Cebs, Cesr and Ceiops have welcomed the European Commission’s supervision proposals
Senate Banking Committee produces rival US regulatory reform bid
Senator Dodd is preparing legislation that could scupper US Treasury plans
Nordic horizons
Markets in the Nordic region have been far from immune from the troubles that have hit structured products across Europe. But speakers and delegates at the Structured Products Nordic Region conference spoke of light on the horizon - despite the pressing…
Cross-border confusion
Europe's internationally active banks have until the end of this year to be fully compliant with the new Basel capital Accord, but a lack of clarity on cross-border implementation continues to cause major problems
IIF trumpets principles for relations with regulators
IIF seeks better regulatory harmonisation, starting in Asia
Under Scrutiny - Regulators focus on credit
Well-publicised risk issues and a recent growth spurt have brought credit markets firmly under the scrutiny of global regulators. Nikki Marmery investigates whether the attention will prove to be a boon for attracting more investment - or a barrier to…