Central banks
Regulators concentrate on key op risk issues for QIS3
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Regulator hits back at Basle II critics
BASLE II UPDATE
Pushing the equities button
The increase in size, diversity and sophistication of the equity derivatives markets has spurred demand for more efficient technology. How are firms responding?
Solving the pensions puzzle
A host of market and structural problems are plaguing US corporate pension plans. Derivatives dealers are pitching a number of potential solutions.
UK to set up 'information clearing house' for disaster recovery
The Bank of England plans to launch a prototype ‘information clearing house’ on disaster recovery for financial firms in the near future, a senior official of the UK’s central bank said.
Dealing with the flak
With the final Basel Accord proposals due to be published later this year, the Bank of International Settlements’ new Asian head, Shinichi Yoshikuni, does not have much time to settle into his new role, writes Nick Sawyer.
IT and staff quality seen as key as India adopts Basel II
CALCUTTA, INDIA - The need to improve staff quality and use information technology (IT) effectively are among key targets for the Indian banking system as it prepares to meet intern ational standards of risk-based regulation, India’s central bank chief…
Unlocking ABS value
Cover story
Second-guessing the rating agencies
Debt capacity advice
A new twist to ABS
Synthetic securitisation
Down but not out
Non-deliverable forwards
Clearing the decks
Cash management
Rising levels of interest
Interest rate derivatives
UK to set up information clearing house for disaster recovery
WORLD TRADE CENTER AFTERMATH
IT and staff quality seen as key as India adopts Basle II
BASLE II UPDATE
The Risk 2002 commodity & energy derivatives rankings
Volatile energy markets, plummeting metals prices, September 11 and the implosion of Enron: 2001 was an eventful year for the commodity and energy derivatives markets. Kevin Foster and John Ferry introduce our annual rankings of dealers and brokers
Rallying cry for Italy
Italian banks are racing to catch up with their largest US and European competitors in risk modelling. Inspired by Mauro Maccarinelli, IntesaBci is leading the pack.
Renewed FX interest by funds offers prime brokerage fillip
The return of funds to trading forex has prompted a boom in the provision of prime brokerage services. Banks such as Bank of America are hiring more staff to cope with the increased demand, while others, like UBS Warburg, are building online prime…
LCH sees notionals hit €168 trillion
Central counterparty the London Clearing House (LCH) reported record volumes and notionals last year, seeing contracts cleared up by 40% to 315 million, worth a notional value of €168.13 trillion.