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Profile: JP Morgan treasury services moves beyond measurement
"We've got to an environment were there are enough scorecards and metrics in place," says Angus Grandfield, head of operational risk for the treasury services division of JP Morgan Chase's Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
Buy side faces increased op risk scrutiny
NEW YORK - Buy-side firms' ability to effectively manage operational risk is attracting more scrutiny from sell-side colleagues, according to a panel held on March 26 at Risk Waters Group's OpRisk 2003 USA conference in New York.
Wall Street’s Battle With BCP Regulation, Round Two
Under increased scrutiny, the industry has banded together to prevent what it sees as costly and constrictive business continuity regulations.
The Mastery Of Disaster
New technologies, clear plans and practice can help any Wall Street firm better prepare itself for a disaster the size and scope of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Sweating the Small Stuff
Preparing for catastrophes is only part of it. More frequently (albeit less extensively), firms are testing their readiness for water main breaks, subway strikes and power outages.
UBS: QIS3 results in increased capital, is not "fair"
UBS, the Switzerland-based financial institution, says its overall capital will increase under the Basel Accord revisions, as currently outlined in the third quantitative impact study (QIS3). In addition, other institutions have had the same results, the…
The return of Russian crude
Russia has reclaimed its position as the world’s biggest oil producer for the first time in a decade – but uncertainty is still preventing some foreign oil firms from making the investments the country needs to fulfil its potential. Kevin Foster reports
Seeking a boost for crude
Venezuela’s internal conflict and the intended removal of Saddam Hussein from Iraq have meant both countries are seeking deals with international investors to boost oil production. But are the potential legal problems worth the trouble? By Maria Kielmas
What everybody ought to know about this credit business
CDS guide: introduction
CDSs as building blocks
CDS guide: new structures
The size of the CDS market
CDS guide: CDS growth
Editor’s letter
Comment
Laying down the ground rules
CDS guide: documentation
Extending credit
Exchange-traded funds
For love nor money
Salaries
SMBC and UFJ issue synthetic CLOs
New angles
HVB manages Asian hybrid CDO
New angles
BOK approves first hybrid CLN
New angles
Urgently seeking capital
Balance sheet CLOs
Taking it slow
Basel Accord