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Alessandro Profumo, former CEO, UniCredit

What next for UniCredit after Profumo?

November 24, 2010

The departure of UniCredit CEO Alessandro Profumo was not entirely unexpected, following rumours of his discomfort, but his sudden exit has still left many questions hanging over the future strategy of Italy's largest bank. Writer David Lane

SEC wants joint muni roles prohibited

November 24, 2010

Broker-dealers and advisory-only firms disagree over potential G-23 amendments. Writer Geraldine Lambe

Collateral damage

September 29, 2010

There is broad consensus that moving over-the-counter derivatives to central clearing will reduce individual and systemic risks, but this is not a panacea. Writer Philip Alexander

Hitting the wrong target

September 29, 2010

The new regulations designed to tame the world's banks and mend the post-crisis financial system are panning out with unintended consequences which threaten to hit the private sector where it hurts most. Michelle Price reports.

Sharing the pain

September 29, 2010

A Basel proposal for subordinated debt to absorb losses if a bank is about to fail could overturn risk profiles, raise the cost of capital for banks and curtail issuance of subordinated instruments. Writer Geraldine Lambe

A brave new world

August 30, 2010

Regulatory reform is changing the face of global finances for good, but it is important the new rules do not sacrifice liquidity in the search for transparency.

The failures of the Dodd-Frank bill

August 30, 2010

The Dodd-Frank bill's failure to deal with the key problems that triggered the economic crisis is a missed opportunity.

Germany's naked aversion

August 30, 2010

The German regulator's attempt to enhance financial stability by banning 'naked' short selling of shares and sovereign debt, as well as uncovered CDSs, is seen as an unwarranted distraction. Writer Charlie Corbett

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Battle for the Islamic investor

August 30, 2010

The Dubai stock exchange: interest in Islamic finance has gone global

Major global index providers rushed to satisfy a burgeoning interest in sharia-compliant investing. Now the challenge is to expand coverage and develop new products if the market is to reach its true potential. Writer James Gavin

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EU's slow but steady road to recovery

August 30, 2010

Buoyed by the recent stress test results, Europe's banks are maintaining the effort to deleverage, but are hampered by slow growth and volatile capital markets. Writer Brian Caplen

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