The Court of Justice of the EU's rejection of British attempts to appeal against a European short-selling ban could signal a new degree of harmonisation on financial regulation.
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Time to clarify fines
February 24, 2014Another day, another huge fine for banks. But is it justified?
Regulators lost for words
February 24, 2014Regulators struggling to define what activities are covered by hugely detailed new rules governing financial markets might do better by returning to first principles.
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The glory days are long gone for RBS
February 21, 2014Having forced Royal Bank of Scotland to adopt what it deems a less risky business model, the UK government can say goodbye to its chances of breaking even when it sells the bank.
Ireland makes confident start to post-rescue life
February 3, 2014Ireland was the first sovereign to tap the syndicated bond market in 2014, cementing its return to normal financing after the country's exit from its rescue programme.
Europe’s ECM market set to thrive
February 3, 2014Europe’s equity capital markets picked up in 2013 after three years of declining volumes. Equity bankers are confident that this year will be just as busy, even if supply from Europe’s banks – traditionally the biggest issuers – wanes.
BNP Paribas turning balance sheet into fees
February 3, 2014After almost two decades’ experience in a pure advisory bank, Sophie Javary is now looking to strengthen the corporate finance business of BNP Paribas, one of Europe’s largest lenders.
Cyprus president: country is moving in the right direction
January 27, 2014The first signs of recovery are emerging in Cyprus, and the country's president, Nicos Anastasiades, is confident that the measures and resolutions put in place by the government will see the economy return to growth by 2015.
Securitisation still suffering capital punishment
January 27, 2014New regulations for banks and insurers governing capital requirements on holdings of securitised assets include some improvements, but may not be enough to make the product viable in Europe.
Why Germany wins when it comes to financial regulation
January 27, 2014The financial regulatory landscape in Europe is being hailed as a better place by senior politicians, but better for whom? All of the victories seem to be German in nature, with the UK's influence diminishing ever further.