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Most funds lack internal controls and capability to handle derivatives, says PwC
Most fund management companies do not have adequate internal controls and are unable to handle derivatives properly, according to a survey by UK accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
PWC report finds that too much regulation is the biggest concern for firms
For the second year in a row, too much regulation is judged to be the greatest risk facing the financial sector, according to a survey sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers. According to the survey, “cost, diversion of management time and the sheer volume…
Canadian banks need to embrace change more than ever, finds PWC survey
Canada’s top six banks will need to embrace change to meet the challenges of the coming year, according to the findings of Canadian Banks 2006, PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) annual survey of the Canadian banking industry.
Economic crime: the ongoing challenge for compliance and risk professionals
Economic crime remains a significant and growing threat to organisations across the globe. The results of PricewaterhouseCooper's 2005 global economic crime survey revealed that 45% of organisations worldwide have been a victim of economic crime over the…
Financial institutions failing to adopt economic capital approach, says PwC
Many financial institutions are failing to realise the full potential of using economic capital to enhance tactical and strategic planning, and optimise shareholder value, according to a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in association with the…
Pushing the boundaries
The introduction of IAS 39 this year has caused some corporate treasurers to rethink their use of derivatives. Banks are looking to structure derivatives solutions that achieve the economic objective of a hedge, while avoiding undue volatility on the…
Singapore initiates competency standards
SINGAPORE – The Singapore government, through the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), launched the beginnings of a Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) programme in early September.
Living with volatility
Three months after the new International Financial Reporting Standards came into effect, European companies are waiting to see how the rules will be received by investors and analysts. Duncan Wood reports
A wrong-way bet
China Aviation Oil (CAO) revealed in late November that it had lost $550 million through trading oil derivatives – but not before its Chinese parent sold $108 million in CAO shares. By Nick Sawyer, with additional reporting by Jill Wong
First hearing scheduled for EU's CAD
BRUSSELS – A hearing is scheduled for November 22 on the EU's Capital Adequacy Directive and related legislative text in the European parliament. It is the first hearing on the directive since the parliament reconvened after the elections, and the…
NAB makes regulatory commitment
National Australia Bank (NAB) will submit a number of reports to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as part of its efforts to repair the damage caused by the foreign exchange options scandal that enveloped the company earlier…
NAB makes regulatory commitment
National Australia Bank (NAB) will submit a number of reports to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as part of its efforts to repair the damage caused by the foreign exchange options scandal that enveloped the company earlier…
Basel II realities kick in for emerging markets
The emerging markets might find compliance with the new Basel Accord a struggle, but ambitions are high. And the pressure is on for regulators to be seen to be adopting Basel II within the international community.
New rules for a new era
The UK's new rules designed to implement a risk-based regime for regulating the insurance industry are due to come into place at the end of the year. John Ferry talks to the Financial Services Authority about what this means in practice for insurance…
Europe's insurers get used to a stricter regime
Regulators are increasingly bearing down on insurers as the market looks to establish better risk management practices. With the Solvency II proposals being drafted, what are insurance companies doing to make sure they can comply with the stricter…
Risk managers not playing their strategic part, says survey
The risk management groups within most financial services companies do not have much input into strategic decision-making, according to a survey.
EU Commission releases study
The long-delayed European Commission study has at last been published today. Conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the study examines the economic impact of the new Basel and EU capital adequacy proposals on the EU financial services sector.
Integrate Basel II and Financial Reporting Standards, PwC urges banks
Financial firms should consider integrating compliance with Basel II and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to avoid overspending on regulatory compliance, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
NAB to keep revised system
National Australia Bank (NAB) officials have no plans to replace their currency options trading platform in light of the recent $280 million (A$360 million) foreign exchange rogue trading scandal that has enveloped the bank over the last two months,…
NAB publishes report on options losses
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has published a report on the A$360 million ($262 million) options trading scandal, which blames weaknesses in risk management controls and inadequate management supervision for the losses.
Cautious comeback
Global consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers says the slump in global merger andacquisition deal activity in the energy sector may have bottomed out and confidencecould be starting to return. By Joe Marsh
Insurance industry struggles to cope with ERM implementation
Insurance companies understand the importance of risk management, but are struggling to cope with the implementation of enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) systems, according to a survey published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) today.
Insurance industry struggles to cope with ERM implementation
Insurance companies understand the importance of risk management, but are struggling to cope with the implementation of enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) systems, according to a survey published by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) today.