Foreign exchange
Convertible bond decline could impact credit derivatives
Falling valuations in the European convertible bond market during the last few months could lead to a decline in credit default swap values, as convertible investors seek to unwind their hedged positions.
Op risk is increasing for weak banks, says regulators’ guidance
Operational risk will come into greater focus for banks worldwide and will become more important as a factor in weak banks, global banking regulators said in early April.
SPE accounting proposal threatens CDO market
Proposed changes to US accounting standards for special-purpose entities (SPEs) could cause a dramatic decline in issuance of collateralised debt obligations (CDOs), analysts say.
US Comptroller wants attractive advanced approaches to op risk
The best way of resolving arguments about whether operational risk capital charges are suitable for banks is to make advanced op risk measurement approaches, such as the scorecard method, attractive to banks, US Comptroller of the Currency John Hawke…
Regulators expected shortly to fix date for Basle II op risk survey
Global banking regulators are expected to decide in mid-April on the date for issuing to banks a further survey seeking information on operational risk as part of the development of the Basle II bank capital adequacy proposals.
Exposing exposures: how far will it go?
The Enron debacle has spurred investors and creditors to press for greater disclosure of corporate risk and hedging strategies. Companies are beginning to respond. How far will it go?
Capital thinking
Manuel Méndez aims to have BBVA among the first to qualify for Basel II’s advanced risk capital approaches.
FSA disappointed by latest delay to Basle II accord
It was no secret that the UK’s principal financial watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), was "a little disappointed" at the latest delays to the Basle II accord, a senior FSA official said in March.
Credit adaptation
Credit insurance
Turn in cycle still elusive
Media Sector
Senior exit heralds DrKW trouble?
People news
Fiat: ‘unroadworthy’
Credit of the month
An end to easy money
Cover story
Desperately seeking corporates
Pension reform
The perspective from France
French focus
Choosing a different path
Warrants
The time is right
Hedge funds
Playing catch-up
Technology
Australian government under fire
New Angles
South Korea: the key for options
New Angles