­Schroders’ head of group IT, Matthew Oakeley, talks about the bank’s shift from IT outsourcing to a full back-office revamp. Writer Michelle Price.

The AIG and Lehman debacles have convinced regulators globally that a central clearing counterparty is critical for the future of the credit default swaps market. But many market participants feel that the idea is flawed. Writer Michelle Price.

The clamour for a new global regulatory regime cannot be ignored but the temptation to give in to unilateralism and self-interest must be resisted. Writer Michelle Price.

As the new trading venues around Europe grab the headlines, little attention is being paid to the liquidity providers from the US lurking in the shadows that could make or break these fledgling operations. writer Michelle Price.

Huge question marks hang over the future of Lehman Brothers’ clients’ assets as well as over the prime broker financing practice known as rehypothecation. Writer Michelle Price.

Pressure to cut IT costs and improve efficiency will result in yet another push towards outsourcing and offshoring. Michelle Price speaks with Daniel Marovitz, head of product management and chief operating officer, technology and MIS, global corporate finance, Deutsche Bank, about the bank’s outsourcing strategy.

Cost-cutting will undoubtedly preoccupy IT decision-makers in coming months, but companies must take a long-term strategic view where IT resources are concerned. By Michelle Price.

Many emerging market retail banks have overtaken Western rivals in terms of technological capability. But will this allow them to rival the Western players in their home markets? Writer Michelle Price.

Rabobank’s head of IT risk, Simon Calvert, talks about the bank’s project to revamp its credit risk management capability. Writer Michelle Price.

Having enjoyed a major boom in volumes over the past five years, the FX market needs to address its processing operations and cost model. Tony White, managing director at Wall Street Systems, discusses how these problems can be combatted. Writer Michelle Price.