Transparency
Op risk for hedge funds focus of PwC white paper
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European paper issued on improving securitisation transparency
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FSA introduces short seller disclosure regime
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Iosco releases report on rating agencies code-of-conduct
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FSA proposes increased transparency disclosure
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Industry releases draft principles for structured products
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Banks need more transparency, says IIF
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No more Mifid regulation, says EC report
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FSA releases discussion paper on transparency
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Standard & Poor’s pledges to reform the credit rating process
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Transparency Directive rules too complex, says ESME
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McCreevy says financial crisis best solved behind closed doors
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From small acorns...
In the third of a series, Eric Holmquist considers some practical steps to building a better risk culture
EU Commission publishes implementing measures for the Transparency Directive
Transparency Directive published in the Official Journal of the European Commission
Harnessing our differences
In the first of a series, Eric Holmquist considers the characteristics, challenges and opportunities in developing a risk culture
EC calls for evidence on transparency in bond and non-equity markets
The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for evidence on transparency in bond and non-equity markets. The evidence will be used to determine whether mandatory pre- and post-trade transparency should be introduced throughout the European Union (EU…
Honesty best for preventing bank crises, report says
Ethics are far more important than economics in preventing bank crises, according to a report published today by Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International.
Honesty best for preventing bank crises, report says
Ethics are far more important than economics in preventing bank crises, according to a report published today by Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International.
S&P warns banks against reducing capital too soon in anticipation of Basel II
Standard and Poor's will review, and possibly downgrade, issuers that will be found to have reduced their capital levels in anticipation of the effect of the new Basel Accord, also known as Basel II, according to Paris-based Scott Bugie, the rating firm…
Unlocking the rating process
The credit rating agencies are often criticized for a lack of transparency in their rating methodology. But as John Caserta reports, the agencies are taking steps to shed light on this often mysterious process and, in doing so, rebuild investor…
Regulators highlight the challenges of establishing internal credit ratings
Panelists at a World Bank conference in Washington, DC, yesterday outlined recommendations to banks in emerging markets considering implementing internal credit ratings systems.