Operational risk
FSA simplifies training and competence rules
The UK Financial Services Authority has confirmed that its detailed rules on training and competence (T&C) will not apply from next year to those individuals in financial firms who deal only with wholesale or non-private customers.
Singapore releases guidelines on risk management practices
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a series of guidelines on risk management practices. The guidelines cover credit risk, market risk, internal controls and the role of an institution’s board of directors and senior management.
FSA publishes second consultation paper on Capital Requirements Directive
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has released its proposals for implementing the EU Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). 'Strengthening Capital Standards 2' is the FSA's major consultation on this subject and includes the full set of draft…
Eclectic boutique opens a multifarious box of tricks
FMG Fund Managers has built an unusual mix of single hedge funds and funds of hedge funds, including specialist sector and regional portfolios, says David Walker
Risk and regulation in 2006: a long way to go
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Leading the energy software revolution
The ETRM software industry is enjoying a long-awaited boom, meaning exciting developments are in store for energy trading and risk management, writes Stella Farrington
Coping with setbacks
Most risk managers and employees in energy companies are familiar with the concepts of market risk and credit risk, but operational risk is receiving more attention in corporate boardrooms these days, writes Sandy Fielden
Ever-decreasing tranches
Structured Credit
The new man at the helm of the US economy
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's maiden testimony in February reassured the bond markets with soothing tones of continuity with the Greenspan era. But with question marks still hanging over his inflation policy, and how much of an impact his personal style of…
BoA re-aligns loan assignment fee structure
The changes bring the bank in line with other major banks in waiving certain fees
The fat tail
TECHNICAL
SunGard selling Sword to US clients
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MANAGEMENT INTELLIGENCE
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
MiFID Level 2 text on the table
REGULATORY UPDATE
Institute of Op Risk up and running
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COMPLIANCE TOOLS
BIS issues governance paper
REGULATORY UPDATE
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REGULATORY UPDATE
Further delays hit US Basel II implementation
COVER STORY: NEW LEGISLATION INCORPORATES A YEAR-LONG STUDY TO RESEARCH THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF BASEL II
Hybrid approach not 'dead in the water'
REGULATORY UPDATE