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The ISDA stay protocol brings more market movement than the name suggests
On 11 October 2014, the International Derivatives and Swaps Association Inc. (‘ISDA’), the international trading body for derivatives and provider of the leading derivatives documentation material (‘ISDA Master Agreement’ or ‘ISDA MA’), announced..
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08 December 2014
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17.9 - 05 December 2014
Recent ruble volatility and related regulatory changes
The much discussed move by the Russian Central Bank (the CBR) to free float the ruble[1] is understood by many to be a method to strengthen market forces. In the following article, the elements of the related legal framework that directly affect..
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08 December 2014
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17.9 - 05 December 2014
To what extent should a more constructive approach be taken to bribery and corruption in the UK financial services industry: tackling bribery in the banks
The financial services sector is just as susceptible to bribery and corruption as any other, however it is questionable whether the UK’s legal and regulatory framework effectively addresses the manner in which bribery can take place in a financial..
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08 December 2014
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17.9 - 05 December 2014
Structural banking reform: An FSB perspective and some alternatives
The international reform agenda for financial regulation continues to move forward on several fronts under the auspices of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), the body responsible for coordinating, and reporting on, progress to the G20. The..
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22 December 2014
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17.10 - 19 December 2014
Stress tests in numbers
The European Central Bank (ECB) published the results of its Comprehensive Assessment (CA) on 26 October 2014. The CA consists of an Asset Quality Review (AQR) and a stress test which was executed together with the European Banking Authority (EBA)...
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22 December 2014
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17.10 - 19 December 2014
The regulatory change treadmill in the UK – gathering pace or slowing down?
This time last year, Emma Radmore of Dentons looked at 10 key legislative and regulatory changes that will affect participants in the UK financial markets in 2014. The year 2014 has been to some extent a period of retrenchment, although many changes..
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22 December 2014
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17.10 - 19 December 2014
Financial crime – FCA loses patience
In November 2014, FCA published the results of two thematic reviews into how firms manage their financial crime risks, together with proposed guidance on financial crime systems and controls. The clear message from the papers, and the press release..
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22 December 2014
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17.10 - 19 December 2014
Does financial regulation create moral hazard?
Undoubtedly, the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2007/08 has brought the concept of financial regulation into the spotlight of policymakers, as well as the general public. IntroductionPatrick Jake O’Rourke is a leading American political satirist,..
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22 December 2014
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17.10 - 19 December 2014