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PRA demands Ukraine and Russia risk reports from banks
Banks told to 'consider the implications for their business' and report to regulator
Solvency II asset data formatting will breed ‘inconsistencies’
Insurers and asset managers warn of difficulties generating coherent data codes for alternative assets
Renewables risk derailing benefits of EU power integration
Market participants complain of distortion to cross-border flows
South African corporates expect to sign CSAs
Power giant Eskom and South African Airways want to cut hedging costs
Holes expected in South Africa’s draft clearing rules
Proposed regime could arrive this month, but scope will remain unclear
Commissioners attack CFTC's no-action letters
Letters skirt rulemaking process, according to current and former regulators
Japan banks to sidestep Volcker private equity restrictions
Parallel fund structures given the go-ahead by the US
Leder returns to SEC in cross-border role, and other recent job news
Paul Leder rejoins after 14-year stint in private practice
Six major banks sign up to Swift's KYC exchange
Project aims at due diligence database
Sef rules expected to catch swap packages from mid-May
Simpler structures will have existing CFTC safe harbour removed first, Sefs expect
CFTC-EC swaps accord not working, says MEP Swinburne
Accord has not solved swaps liquidity fragmentation
Sarb deputy governor calls for changes to Basel ratio
South African central bank wants softer treatment for wholesale funds in NSFR
Commission 'must ensure proportionality of Solvency II' rules as MEPs give green light to new regime
Omnibus II approved by European Parliament
Alfi rebuffs pro-Irish domicile report
Luxembourg assets "at all-time high" as the domicile continues to attract new fund initiators
Hedge fund directors lack credibility, says survey
Investors say directors should provide active oversight
Structured product sales approach pre-crisis highs in Spain, say bankers
Falling deposit rates and positive returns boost sales
US energy futures may be forced out of UK CCPs
Cross-border clash threatens contracts cleared at Ice Clear Europe and LCH.Clearnet
Insurers weigh home-loan investment as efficient source of yield
Capital charge for residential mortgages under Solvency II makes buying loan portfolios more attractive, say bankers
No CDS spread spillover from Ukraine crisis
Default risks for Russia and Ukraine have risen 20% during crisis
China still a 'dirty' netting jurisdiction for banks
Lack of certainty over close-out netting continues in China
EC to restrict deferred tax assets in Solvency II
Rules expected to be tightened on determination of future profits
Morgan Stanley reshuffles oil liquids business amid Rosneft acquisition
Commodities CRO Nancy King is elevated to head of oil liquids at US investment bank
Gold-plating will stay common, academic argues
Race to the top likely on Basel and other rules
Studies reveal role of donations in shaping US regulation
Fed's role jeopardised by political pressure and lobbying