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 Speech Questions Mandatory Rotation Requirements For Credit Rating Agencies

The European Securities and Markets Authority has suggested that European Commission proposals for reforming credit rating agencies may have a detrimental effect on the quality of the rating process and the reliability of ratings themselves.
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bank for International Settlements Releases Conference Papers on the Relationship Between Financial Regulation and Growth

The Bank for International Settlements has released a collection of 10 papers from a conference held in November 2011 on the relationship between financial regulation and growth, equity and stability.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, January 12, 2012

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