New US regulation aimed at separating the derivatives business of investment banks from the parts of the bank that enjoy a deposit guarantee could have unintended consequences for the banks' clients. Writer Suzanne Miller
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Rethinking risk management for insurers
July 6, 2010The gradual move towards Solvency 2 capital regulations for insurers, together with tougher market conditions and changing accounting rules for pension funds, mean institutional investors are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their use of derivatives for asset-liability management. Writer Philip Alexander
Bridging asset classes
July 6, 2010The traditional divisions of derivatives structuring teams into individual silos for each asset class are breaking down, as investment banks seek to offer more coordinated responses to their clients' needs. Writer Philip Alexander
Delayed harmony
July 6, 2010The realisation of the Single Euro Payments Area has been dogged by delay and now, even before SEPA Direct Debit has launched, it looks to some as though the European Commission is moving the goalposts before mandating an end-date. Frances Maguire explores whether the industry can jump this final hurdle.
Opportunity after knocks
July 6, 2010Opportunities abound for those involved in cash management and treasury services, but banks will need to work hard to stay ahead. Writer Charlie Corbett
Argentina's season of change
July 6, 2010Despite the twin threats of the worst drought to strike South America in decades and the continuing fallout from global financial crisis, Argentina's lenders have survived relatively unscathed. And now a debt swap offer could allow the country to access international credit markets. Writer Silvia Pavoni
Regulation collaboration comes closer
July 6, 2010An unprecedented overhaul of the securities industry is taking place under politically mandated reform. This is forcing markets and regulators to work more closely together to ensure that there is no repeat of the recent financial crisis. Writer Frances Maguire
CEE infrastructure generates international teamwork
July 6, 2010With help from multilateral institutions, transport infrastructure finance deals in the new and aspiring EU members are still being completed, but on much more conservative terms. Writer Philip Alexander
A point of principle
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Islamic funds performed well in the credit crunch and last year Islamic finance even gained the support of the Vatican. Politicans are now recognising that sharia-compliant principles could assist in avoiding another financial crisis. Writer Silvia Pavoni
Nimble KfW tests euro demand
July 6, 2010In the face of heightened debt market volatility in Europe and serious concerns over the long-term future of the euro, German development agency KfW found a window of opportunity to raise €5bn in a three-year deal. Writer Charlie Corbett