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.

Financial Services Authority Policy Statement on the Review of the Covered Bond Regime

The Financial Services Authority has published a policy statement on the review of the covered bond regime which sets out, amongst other things, certain changes to the Regulated Covered Bond sourcebook which are intended to introduce consistent standards of investor reporting, clarify the role of &q
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Friday, December 9, 2011

European Securities and Markets Authority Warns Retail Investors of Dangers of Trading in FOREX Products

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued a warning alerting retail investors to the main risks involved in forex trading. It also warns investors against dealing with unauthorised firms offering forex investments.
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Monday, December 5, 2011

Financial Services Authority Speech at Non-Executive Directors’ Conference on Delivering Fair Treatment for Consumers of Financial Services

The Financial Services Authority has published a speech presented by Clive Adamson (Director of Supervision, the FSA Conduct of Business Unit) at the Non-Executive Directors’ Conference on 6 December 2011 where he discusses how the FSA is developing the supervisory approach or philosophy for the pro
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Financial Services Authority Speech at Non-Executive Directors’ Conference on Delivering Fair Treatment for Consumers of Financial Services

The Financial Services Authority has published a speech by Nausicaa Delfas (Head of Department, Conduct Supervision, FSA) at the Non-Executive Directors’ Conference which focuses on the FSA’s current and developing approach to the responsibilities of non-executive directors
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Financial Services Authority Guidance Consultation on Delivering Fair Treatment for Consumers of Financial Services

The Financial Services Authority has published a guidance consultation which sets out the FSA’s expectations of non-executive directors in delivering the appropriate management of retail conduct risk within firms.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

European Commission Consultation Document on a New European Regime for Venture Capital

The European Commission Directorate General Internal Market and Services has published a consultation paper on a new European regime for venture capital which aims to address the two problems that venture capital funds that intend to raise funds and invest on a cross-border basis in the EU are confr
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer on Regulation of the UK Banking and Financial Services Industry

In his speech at the Lord Mayor’s dinner for bankers and merchants of the City of London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP, stated that the British economy is concerned with two key issues: (i) what the right culture of regulation is; and (ii) how international rules apply and wher
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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