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Increased demand for unrated bonds to negatively impact ratings agencies
Investors are increasingly able to identify bond offerings by strong and stable corporations and therefore do not need ratings agencies to aid in their decision-making process.
ICFR Regulatory Outlook 2012: Could domestic concerns derail international regulatory convergence?
Barbara Ridpath, chief executive of the International Centre of Financial Regulation (ICFR) believes that in 2012, trends in the structure of financial markets will continue to influence regulator priorities.
Japan – Haven or time bomb?
Although Japan managed to recover from the March 2011 natural disasters, domestic political risks and competition coupled with volatility of the global economy will hinder the nation’s and its banking sector’s recovery.
HSBC’s Q3 dip temporary setback
HSBC continues to suffer from its US and European portfolio, but its prospects are secured by the ongoing strategic shift away from the low-growth regions to focus on emerging markets.
$178b Greek default may not prevent bailout
Leaders outside the Eurozone are not willing to bail the country out, which may lead to its default.
“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”
In an exclusive video interview, Tim Howell, CEO, Euroclear, discusses growing liquidity and risk mitigation, expanding into other markets, and the impact of algo-trading on the clearing business.
Perils of marking to market sovereign risk
In an exclusive video interview, Thierry Apoteker, CEO, TAC Financial, discusses the Euro crisis, possible results, and what it may mean to Asia.
Interview Transcript: Thierry Apoteker, CEO of TAC Financial, October 17th 2011
Thierry Apoteker, global economist, discusses Europe’s crisis today, resolution to an Euro problem, and if a Greek bankrupcy can be absorbed.
Interview transcript: Tim Howell, Chief Executive, Euroclear, September 20th, 2011
Tim Howell, chief executive of Euroclear, discusses the role of clearing and settlement houses during the European debt crisis, interoperability, and clearing and settlement initiatives taken by regulators.




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