Capital Markets

The Global Financial Crisis has exposed substantial structural flaws in the regulation of capital markets, in particular the impact of an exponential increase in the value of derivative trading as well as the operation of specifc sectors, including securitisation. The reform process mandated in Basel Three increases the capital charges of banks to securitisation exposure. This work dovetails with the reform agenda developed by the Financial Stability Board, the objective of which is to 'cooridnate at an international level the work of national financial authorities and international standard setrting bodies in order to develop and promote the implementation of effective regulatory, supervisory and other financai lsector polcies.' It assesses vulnerabilities, promote coordination and information exchange and monitors and advises on market practice and implications for regulatory capacity. It has launched a series of peer-review reports, which includes Australia (November 2011), Canada (January 2012) and Switzerland (January 2012). This series tracks these developments and the national responses.

European Commission Imposes € 169 Million Fine on Freight Forwarders For Operating Four Price Fixing Cartels

The European Commission has fined 14 international groups of companies a total of € 169 million for participating in the period 2002-2007 in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing prices and other trading conditions for international air freight forwarding services, in breach of EU antitrust rules.
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Review of the Regulatory Regime For the Safeguarding of Client Assets

The Central Bank of Ireland has outlined its plan to strengthen the protection of client assets and published the “Review of the Regulatory Regime for the Safeguarding of Client Assets” which contains wide-ranging recommendations, covering internal operational and structural issues for firms, revisi
Originally Published: 
Friday, March 23, 2012

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