Two banks collapse and someone forgets to replenish the nation’s cash supply – tough times for Guatemala’s financial system. But as Monica Campbell reports, there is some cause for optimism.
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In the bidding labyrinth
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Debate hots up in Davos over the world’s financial climate
March 5, 2007Brian Caplen discovers that market responses to concern over climate change, the risks associated with macroeconomic imbalances and the ever-present bugbear of regulation are the issues most vexing the world’s financial powerbrokers.
Supervisors must be professionals
March 5, 2007Whether responsibility for banking supervision in the EU lies with national central banks or with separate agencies, it must be able to stand up to pressure, argues Jean Lemierre.
Protection today and tomorrow
March 5, 2007Financial service providers are advised to take a comprehensive, enterprise-wide approach to compliance, rather than relying on a hope-for-the-best strategy. By Stephen Epstein.
A state of compliance
March 5, 2007MiFID will force many EU member states to play catch up with the UK in terms of best-execution and compliance norms. By Jules Stewart.
Felling artificial barriers
March 5, 2007Through MiFID, the European Commission seeks to open up market competition and harmonise standards in order that participants can operate on a level playing field across Europe. By Jules Stewart.
Systematic migration
March 5, 2007Implementation of MiFID requires a well-planned, well-structured and centrally coordinated effort, it must also be cost-efficient and systematic. By Sandeep Todi and R Vaidyanath.
Reaping the benefits
March 5, 2007Time is running out to prepare for MiFID. Its implications are enormous and change is already under way. By Neil Tyler.