Standard & Poor’s

S&P revamps RatingsDirect

Standard & Poor's, the New York-based ratings agency, has introduced an updated RatingsDirect, its research and risk analysis tool that provides real-time online credit ratings for investment professionals.

Apra exec defends modifications

SINGAPORE – An executive from the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (Apra) defended the supervisor's decision to dramatically modify its approach to the Basel II standardised approach in a discussion paper released at the end of July.

Katrina sparks model rethink

Demand for catastrophe bonds is unlikely to wane following the impact of Hurricane Katrina in August, despite question marks raised about hedge funds' appetite for taking on catastrophe risk in the aftermath of the disaster.

High risk credits spark recovery swap revival

The high profile bankruptcy protection filing by US auto parts manufacturer Delphi last weekend and the subsequent downgrading of General Motors (GM) by Standard & Poor’s have heightened market interest in recovery swaps, say dealers.

Economic capital blues

Rating agencies and life insurers have not always got on, with squabbles over how to account for diversification across business lines a prime reason. But could the rise of economic capital management put an end to the arguing?

S&P makes push in Asia

Standard and Poor’s (S&P), the ratings agency and index provider, has hired Toshiki Ando as a business development director for Asia - a new role within its securities data unit.

Plugging the gaps

Italian banks have overhauled the risk management of their loan portfolios. But weaknesses still remain, particularly in the area of risk-adjusted pricing and credit risk transfer. Rachel Wolcott looks at what steps Italy’s banks are taking to fill the…

Concern over ABS op risk grows

Recent defaults, downgrades and losses have prompted increased concern among investors about the operational risks associated with securitisation, according to a new Standard & Poor’s (S&P) survey.

Australia and Singapore leadBasel II in Asia

Australia and Singapore’s banking sectors are leading the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to the implementation of Basel II, according to a recent report by Standard and Poor’s. But, even banks operating in these countries face considerable challenges…

German banks get to grips with a new lending reality

Removal of state guarantees and pressure from shareholders for better returns means German banks can no longer churn out uneconomically priced loans to clients. Now they are starting to introduce sophisticated loan pricing systems, writes Duncan Wood

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