EY

Upstream deals boost oil and gas companies’ outlooks

The value of oil and gas deals announced last year increased by 10% from 2008 to $198 billion, although the total number of deals fell from 1,152 to 837, according to Ernst & Young’s third annual global oil and gas transactions review.

Consultants’ outlook: 2010 Expert views

Energy Risk convened representatives from Ernst & Young, MRE Consulting, Sapient, The Structure Group and SunGard Consulting Services to discuss a number of topics on the outlook for 2010, including new regulation, future market developments, credit and…

FSA plans new capital formula for banks

The UK Financial Services Authority (FSA)'s chairman Adair Turner has outlined proposed new capital rules for UK banks, which would see minimum capital levels determined based on balance sheet growth or full-cycle loan book risk.

The urge to converge

Convergence is a clear goal for many in the industry, but uniform implementation is proving tricky, finds the latest survey from OpRisk & Compliance and Ernst & Young

Harvesting loss data

Although often the core of Basel II models, loss event data is usually less robust than op risk executives would like. Peter Madigan explores the challenges around collection, clearing and enrichment

A step up the ladder

Following Barclays' acquisition of Absa in July, the South African bank has decided to implement the advanced internal ratings-based approach to Basel II. Other banks have decided to follow suit. By Laurence Neville

Looking for clarity

The European Union's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive is set for implementation in April 2007. But there's plenty of confusion as to what the new regulations will entail – particularly with regards to 'best execution'. By Hann Ho

China's largest banks prepare for Basel II

Increased competition and the desire to expand overseas is forcing Chinese banks to start preparing for the implementation of the new Basel Accord, also known as Basel II, according to supervisory officials in that country.

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