Categories » Regulation

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  Crunch time

  2013 is being viewed as a crunch time for all number crunchers – from auditors to accountants and treasurers. Developments in the regulations governing the preparation of accounts will have far reaching consequences for all. Yet there are a number of outstanding questions that still need some answers before the dust settles.

  Be the first to comment | April 2013

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  An uncertain future for money market funds

  The road to money market fund (MMF) reform has been politically laborious. But the fund industry has suffered from a number of other challenges that leave providers struggling to find investible assets and maintain yields. What can market participants expect in 2013?

  Be the first to comment | February 2013

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  Basel III and Dodd-Frank: corporate clarity?

  While aware of the forthcoming banking regulations, treasurers haven’t always been able to place the measures very high on their priority list. But like it or not, the banks aren’t the only ones that need to prepare – this article attempts to outline the very real consequences for corporates.

  Be the first to comment | September 2012

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  Uniform global regulation: merely a pipe dream?

  When financial regulators agreed to force the world’s banks to hold better quality capital, and more of it, bankers and politicians alike marked the decision as a major positive turning point for the market (at least in public anyway). However, after 18 months of negotiation, the harmonisation ideal is yet to be realised as many countries are proposing contradictory and competing measures – not only where the implementation of Basel III is concerned.

  Be the first to comment | June 2012

• Insurers find fault with Solvency II

  For the European insurance industry, Solvency II establishes a revised set of EU-wide capital requirements and risk management standards aiming to reduce or eliminate consumer loss or market disruption in insurance.

  Be the first to comment | January 2012

• Money market funds: regulatory update

  This article explores the regulatory changes which have taken place in the money market funds (MMF) industry as a result of the global financial crisis. While primarily focused on Europe, the article also looks at regulatory changes in the US and highlights key similarities/differences.

  Be the first to comment | March 2011

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  Getting to grips with Basel III

  In this article we look at the background to Basel III and provide an overview of what the regulation covers. We discuss the implications of Basel III for the banking industry and for corporate treasurers, and go on to examine some of the more controversial aspects of the regulation.

  Be the first to comment | November 2010