Regulators
'Revolving door' in full swing at top regulators
Three-quarters of senior SEC regulators move into private sector
OpRisk Europe: Regulators should focus on management behaviour
Industry experts call for greater attention from regulators on the behaviour of senior executives
Risk 25 firms of the future: Introduction
With over-the-counter derivatives markets in flux, picking winners and losers is a tough job. This is where Risk’s editorial team nails its colours to the mast. By Lukas Becker, Matt Cameron, Laurie Carver, Clive Davidson, Ramya Jaidev, Peter Madigan,…
Volcker to be implemented through trial and error, expert warns
US regulators' 'heuristic' process for implementing the Volcker rule is called into question
UK FSA 'lacks interest' in dialogue with industry over FCA
Industry insiders have warned a UK Treasury Select Committee hearing that the FSA has shown a distinct lack of interest in dialogue over the FCA
Regulators failing to take the lead on operational risk, says new survey
Few regulators are taking operational risk seriously, says Mike Finlay, chief executive of RiskBusiness
US regulators ask DOE lab to study flash-crash forecasting tool
US regulators enlist Department of Energy computing power to analyse metric that aims to predict catastrophic market events
A trust deficit: why regulators need to rely on each other
Trust, but verify
BBVA given deadline to improve AMA model
BBVA has been given until December 2011 to make improvements to its AMA model by the Bank of Spain, or will not obtain the capital savings the AMA allows
Launch of interoperability not perfect
Interoperability has launched in cash equities with a system that is good, but not perfect
Algorithmic trading in energy
The hare and the tortoise
Data consolidation and regulatory reporting for energy firms
Next move for data
Data governance under the regulatory microscope
Consolidation process
Regulator-firm communication on AML 'harder and harder'
Temenos product director says “buffer” of regulation obstructs meaningful dialogue
Managing change in energy markets
Adapting to change is essential for companies in the ever-evolving energy markets. Risk managers are well placed to take a leading role in change management. Jay Jayasuriya and Julie Shochat of Enite set out a change management plan
Exclusive video: Impact of CO2 on power prices
Power risk managers may face previously unforeseen cost challenges in the next few years, as not enough research has been done to quantify the marginal effects carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions prices will have on the electricity generation sector, says…
BaFin shorting ban may contain loopholes for investors
German restrictions on short-selling of governments, CDS and financials may not be as bad as feared.
Report: Fraud rising as compliance struggles for recognition
Ernst & Young Fraud Survey indicates continued need for anti-fraud measures, even against a tough financial background
New approaches to energy credit risk management
The aftermath of the financial crisis led to some innovative approaches to tackling energy credit risk. Pauline McCallion looks at developments and asks whether proposed US and European regulation will help or hinder innovation in this space