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FSF: Valuation techniques and leverage aggravate pro-cyclicality
Regulators should address the pro-cyclical effects of market-sensitive valuation practices and increasing leverage, according to the Financial Stability Forum (FSF).
G20 fires starting gun on global systemic risk regime
A declaration by the Group of 20 leading economies (G20) fleshed out plans for a global regime of systemic risk regulation, “covering regulated banks, shadow banks and private pools of capital to limit the build-up of systemic risk”.
Basel Committee ready for new members
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is set to confirm the appointment of seven new members within the next fortnight, according to a senior committee official.
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G-20 ministers agree expansion of international financial organisations
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US Treasury secretary Paulson speaks out on international regulatory overhaul
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FSF reports on resilience for institutions and markets
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FSF releases update on April recommendations
The Financial Stability Forum (FSF) – - on October 10 released a follow-up to its April white paper, Enhancing Market and Institutional Resilience.
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Lehman Brothers collapse highlights need for cross-border supervision
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Rethinking (operational) risk management
For operational risk managers to really make a difference to their firms' fortunes, they must be willing to get their hands dirty and face facts, no matter how scary the facts may be, says Sergio Scandizzo, in the second of a two-part series
Basel Committee consults on liquidity risk management and supervision
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UK Treasury calls for more regulatory convergence
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Wellink outlines regulatory recommendations
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Regulators push for operations changes
The derivatives industry is facing regulatory demands to improve operations-related issues. In recent weeks, both the President's Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) and the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) have pushed dealers to enhance the…
FSF calls for rating agency changes to aid market
Banks, investors and rating agencies are bracing themselves for a barrage of new regulatory guidance, consultation papers and capital charges in the wake of a report by the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) on April 12, which made a series of…
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Derivatives face regulatory scrutiny
The derivatives industry faces a period of heightened scrutiny by regulators, mirroring the supervisory review in the wake of a series of mis-selling scandals in the 1990s, warn bankers.
FSF warns of hedge fund risks
The growth of the hedge fund industry is hindering risk management and valuation processes and is putting margins under pressure, says a report by the Financial Stability Forum (FSF), issued on Friday (May 18).
FSF calls for action on hedge funds
FSF makes recommendations on hedge funds
BIS urges firms to strengthen risk management practices
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released its quarterly review, in which it details the organisation’s activity over the past three months. In it, the BIS notes potential strains to the financial system and highlights where further work…
FSF warns of weak credit risk management
After a two-day meeting in Sydney, the Financial Stability Forum has warned that the credit derivatives industry is still poorly prepared for a crisis, although the financial industry as a whole remains strong.