International Monetary Fund (IMF)
CDS market holds breath as Greek bail-out talks continue
Spreads are static and volumes light as EU finance ministers and the Greek government try to reach agreement over bail-out terms
Zoellick to leave World Bank
President will step down at end of current term
UBS chairman steps down
Kaspar Villiger will leave the bank in May
IMF looks to strengthen Asian ties to combat global economic crisis
The IMF is looking to work with Asian countries to lessen the impact of the global crisis on the region, says David Lipton, IMF first deputy managing director
ORR's top 10 operational risk concerns in 2012
It’s never-ending
IMF modelling work on liquidity risk points to capital hike, says Jobst
Recent analysis by the International Monetary Fund indicates that banks in the US need to raise capital to cover systemic liquidity risk threats
The rise of sovereign commodity risk management
Sovereign commodity risk management
Eurozone debt crisis: facing up to the risks of political uncertainty
The risks of political uncertainty
BIS calls for greater vigilance over sovereign risks
Bank for International Settlements Quarterly Review warns weaker global growth outlook risks fuelling sovereign debt crisis
Greece tranche decision delayed until October: Juncker
Eurogroup chairman Jean-Claude Juncker says decision to release sixth bailout tranche to Greece will be delayed until October; sovereign may default sooner than expected, says analyst
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
On the move
On the move
Tough regulation seen as key to India’s success
Protectionism pays
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
FX Week USA: Recovery has taken a nose dive, IMF warns
Monetary and capital markets deputy director Christopher Towe tells conference delegates that ongoing vulnerabilities could sow the seeds of the next crisis
ETF providers hit back at 'hearsay' in the press and regulator concerns about synthetic ETFs
ETF providers have been angered by the continuing focus on synthetic ETFs by regulators such as the Bank of England and the IMF. But they are particularly concerned about the bad press coverage.
Portugal CDS spreads widen 22% following downgrade to junk
Downgrade triggers spread widening across the eurozone, including 10% leaps for France and Germany
Risk India: ETFs set to grow in India, but regulators wary of systemic risk
A panel of experts at the Risk India conference in Mumbai believes the ETF market is set for growth in India, but expressed concern about synthetic products
Ex-IMF adviser calls for 'hard rules' on cross-border resolution
Former IMF adviser Rosa Lastra says international regulatory framework should apply 'hard' rules on cross-border resolutions
OpRisk Europe: clear risk lines vital, Wymeersch says
Eddy Wymeersch calls for independent risk function at top level
Lookback
Lookback
Risks lie ahead for China's internationalisation of renminbi, warn IMF, PBoC and HKEx officials
IMF Hong Kong representative, a former PBoC MPC member and HKEx chief warn of risks for China as the internationalisation of the renminbi starts to gather pace.
Dealers fight back amid ETF regulatory scrutiny
Holding back the regulatory tide
ETF players plan association to counter regulatory concerns
Lyxor and Deutsche Bank invite other European ETF providers to join a conference call next week to discuss the setting up of a new industry body