Fitch Ratings
Calls for more proportionate Solvency II regime grow
Out of proportion?
Credit rating agencies: what are the alternatives for energy markets?
Beyond the big three
ECB in talks with dealers on buying inflation-linked bonds
Dealers will present their case as to why the ECB should buy linkers as well as nominal bonds in a conference call today
Little seasonal cheer for bank CDS spreads
Europe's big banks have endured a rocky month of ratings downgrades, eurozone discord and funding stress
European Insurers face downgrades amid continuing sovereign debt crisis
Generali subsidiaries and Groupama receive downgrades; Aviva placed under review
Lessons learned from the Swiss Solvency Test
Swiss-based capital
Capital levels hold up despite euro crisis as insurers de-risk
Capital levels hold up despite euro crisis as insurers de-risk
Thai banks deploy continuity plans as settlement and liquidity risks rise due to floods
The Bank of Thailand and the country’s leading banks are moving to ensure the country’s payments systems do not grind to a halt due to Thailand’s worst flooding in 50 years. So far, Thailand’s high value settlement system as well as cash reserves at…
Pressure mounts for 2013 opt-in on Solvency II models
It looks increasingly likely that the full implementation of Solvency II will be delayed until 2014, but questions remain as to what is expected of firms in 2013
European bank spreads decline amid talk of recapitalisation plans
Risk perceptions on European banks fall as Merkel and Sarkozy agree to produce a recapitalisation plan within the month
Insurers could withstand Greek and Italian default, says Fitch Ratings
Insurers could withstand Greek and Italian default, says Fitch Ratings
Rumours drive Société Générale CDS wider for second straight day
CDS spreads on SocGen continue to rise - with no obvious driving force - while share prices of the three major French banks fall
European debt twilight zone claims Société Générale
Markets turn against French banks in general - and SG in particular - on a day short on solid news and long on rumours
Last-minute US debt ceiling rise leaves world reeling
Debt ceiling deal will not restore investor confidence immediately; China still looking to diversify reserves away from dollar; credit rating agencies cautiously affirm top ratings
Risk.net poll: Orderly restructuring most likely scenario for Greece
Almost half of poll respondents believe Greece will undergo an orderly restructuring in the short term, perhaps leading to a selective default
Solvency II set to revamp insurers’ asset allocation – but not yet
Solvency II set to revamp insurers’ asset allocation – but not yet
European insurers exposure to problem sovereigns 'manageable'
European insurers exposure to problem sovereigns 'manageable'
Boon to US leverage ratios as FASB ditches netting proposals
Derivatives accounting proposals abandoned to relief of dealers - but move deals a blow to hopes of convergence between US standards and IASB
New regulatory blitz threatens future of credit rating agencies
The SEC and EU have announced tough measures designed to limit the influence of credit ratings on the investment process. Credit magazine talks to the agencies about their efforts to restore their reputations, and asks investors about what role rating…
Rating the future: the investors’ perspective
Regulators have had their say; the agencies themselves have implemented changes to methodologies and processes; but how would investors fix the credit ratings business?
Credit ratings: the legal perspective
Securitisation lawyer Jonathan Walsh explains what regulatory and legal changes will mean for the rating agencies
New Zealand banks still prone to offshore wholesale funding risks
The asset quality and capitalisation of New Zealand banks remains strong but dependence on wholesale funding is still a risk, say credit rating agencies.
Fitch rates Australian covered bond legislation
Fitch Ratings endorses Australian draft legislation on covered bonds, but says market needs more detail on reporting requirements
Risk managers not convinced Basel III will help manage risk
Almost half of Fitch survey respondents say lack of regulatory clarity is the biggest issue facing the risk management industry