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 Securities and Markets Authority Questions Whether Market Transparency Prevents Crises

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a speech given by its chairman, Steven Maijoor, which explains the reasons why transparency is an essential ingredient of securities regulation and why it has been considered to be the traditional solution in response to market imperfection
Originally Published: 
Thursday, September 29, 2011

SEC Requires Shareholder Approval of Executive Compensation and Golden Parachute Compensation

The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its rules to implement the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010 relating to shareholder approval of executive compensation and “golden parachute” compensation arrangements.
Originally Published: 
Monday, April 4, 2011

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Practice Alert On Audit Risks in Certain Emerging Markets

The practice alert focuses on risks of misstatement due to fraud that auditors might encounter in audits of companies with operations in emerging markets, auditors’ responsibilities for addressing those risks, and certain other auditor responsibilities under PCAOB auditing standards.
Originally Published: 
Monday, October 3, 2011

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