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Tech glitch strikes CLS
NEW YORK — The failed settlement of over 20,000 Australian dollar and Japanese yen trades on the Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) service last week was caused by multiple technical faults, senior CLS officials told FX Week.
Costs of derivatives “exaggerated” and benefits “downplayed”, say Fed officials
Two officials at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas have dismissed suggestions that the light oversight of derivatives during the 1990s has led to a “breakdown” of the banking system.
FSF calls for more credit risk transfer disclosure
The Financial Stability Forum (FSF), the body set up by leading central banks to examine potential threats to the financial system, has called for greater disclosure and more aggregate data for credit transfer instruments.
FSF calls for more credit risk transfer disclosure
The Financial Stability Forum (FSF), the body set up by leading central banks to examine potential threats to the financial system, has called for greater disclosure and more aggregate data for credit transfer instruments.
Pension fund risk systems advance
Vendors seeking to cater to pension fund clients are rolling out a new breed of asset/liability risk analysis tools to complement risk reporting and benchmarking systems, all tailored to the unique needs of these institutions.
Time for buy-side IT push
Buy-side firms now recognise the strategic benefits and operational efficiencies that technology can bring. And, despite adverse market conditions, Fritz McCormick of Celent Communications believes IT investment is set for continued growth, especially…
A disaster waiting to happen
Despite the threat of increased terrorist attacks and war with Iraq, financial institutions are still struggling to find the funds to invest in appropriate business continuity plans.
Basel's CDO solution
As the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision continues its stately progress towards a revised capital Accord, one area remains under debate: the proposed capital rules for asset securitisations.
G30 - Moving in the right direction
The latest G30 report on global clearing and settlement offers more than a few worthwhile suggestions. But Kristina West says there is still much to be done before the industry will wholly embrace the recommendations.
FiXing op risk
In a post-Rusnak era, operational risk management is a high priority. Could the Financial Information eXchange messaging standard provide a safety net?
Why risk IT?
Ever more complex investment risks with crushing liability factors and increased client scrutiny demand new and highly sophisticated technology, says Adrian Pay of LatentZero.
Terrorism insurance - Modelling the unthinkable
In November, the US government passed a law requiring all insurers to underwrite terrorism risk, forcing them to find a way to price this exposure. Could terrorism risk models be the answer?
Tailoring internal models
Swiss Re's Pablo Koch Medina, Frank Krieter and Stephan Schreckenberg highlight the key features and main limitations of internal risk models for insurers.
Meeting Basel II head on
Regulators are urging banks to update their rating methodologies in preparation for Basel II. Fitch Risk's Treeve Coomber thinks his new product will help to meet this challenge.