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SNB considers restricting size of Credit Suisse and UBS
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) may impose size limits on Credit Suisse and UBS due to "unique" systemic risks in the Swiss financial system, it revealed on June 18.
UK House of Lords criticises EC's regulation proposals
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UBS and Credit Suisse poised for tighter regulation
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Obama proposes sweeping changes to US regulation
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Obama reform plans show no progress on OTC derivatives clearing
The Obama administration's much-hyped regulatory reform proposals disappointed over-the-counter derivatives dealers and end users yesterday by again failing to provide new details on how OTC markets with mandatory central clearing would operate.
Deutsche Börse introduces real-time information trading product
Deutsche Börse Market Data and Analytics has introduced a product that provides fundamental data for electricity trading and real-time data for the European power market.
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.
Troika Dialog issues capital protected notes in Russia
Troika Dialog closed the book earlier today on its first issue of capital protected notes in Russia. The Troika Index Bonds were issued by a special purpose vehicle - OAO Troika Invest - and incorporate a binding offer from by Troika Dialog Investment…
Pure Capital offers targeted negative correlation
Pure Capital, a New Zealand-based quant hedge fund manager, has launched a new open ended fund which aims to provide protection similar to a structured product but make money in both rising and falling markets, replicating the standard strategy adopted…
Q&A: Basel Committee's Walter outlines Basel II reform agenda
In an exclusive interview with Risk , Stefan Walter, secretary general of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, discusses everything from capital to cyclicality while outlining the reform agenda for Basel II.
Isda aims to improve collateral management processes
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association’s collateral committee has revealed a set of goals for improvements to collateral management processes.
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…
Waxman-Markey early action provisions criticized as unclear
Industry commentators have spoken out about the provisions for early adoption of carbon emission reduction strategies in the cap-and-trade legislation currently going through the US House of Representatives.
S&P downgrades 18 US banks to reflect 'new reality'
New York-based rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has cut its ratings on 18 US banks - a decision reflecting less-favourable operating conditions, greater volatility in financial markets and tighter regulatory supervision, according to the firm.
S&P: Market confidence in UK RMBS makes slow return
There has been some improvement in worst-case expectations for defaults on UK residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) in the second quarter, according to research by Standard & Poor's Fixed Income Risk Management Services.
Carbon copies from Croci
The financial crisis generally puts paid to all things environmental, but not now. Deutsche Bank has just launched to retail and institutional investors two new Ucits III funds based on "a stock portfolio of attractively valued companies with low…
Point Carbon launches US power trading product
Point Carbon, an energy and environmental market analyst, has launched its first power trading analytics tool for the North American market.
Cebs advises on options and national discretions in the CRD
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Risk management awareness improves, but budgets static
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Basel Committee extends membership to G-20
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Credit crisis did not start until October 2008, Fed research finds
New research from the US Federal Reserve Bank in St Louis, Missouri, has found US banks did not begin to cut credit significantly until the last few months of last year, more than 12 months after the generally recognised start of the financial crisis.
US stress tests: 'serious concerns remain' warns Congress
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US Congress: Banks may need more stress tests
A Congressional report into the stress tests imposed by the US Treasury on leading US banks earlier this year has warned that the stress scenarios used might have been too mild, and that the tests may have to be repeated later this year.
US banks keep a close eye on compliance
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