The European Commission’s latest roundtable on T+1 urges decision makers to move from talk to action
City heavyweights cannot make up their mind over speeding up trade settlement.
What is the relevance of bank regulatory requirements, enforcement and political biases?
The creation of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority represents a significant step in policy.
The reforms improve access to capital markets for small and medium-sized companies and expand investment opportunities.
Basel III and IV have led banks to retreat from ship financing, with alternative capital stepping into the gap.
Higher capital requirements entail costs for US banks, but will not necessarily lead to lower lending.
Considered an unwelcoming environment for cryptocurrencies, the US enters the fray in allowing bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Norton Rose Fulbright set out their predictions for the syndicated loan market in 2024.
The overhaul of the tax system will likely translate into increased growth. Meanwhile, financial institutions will have to readjust to the new regulation which imposes a cap on interest rates for revolving credit card operations.
Industry bodies differ on when and how the EU should roll out T+1 to align with North America.
In April 2023, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to update the 2014 bank crisis-management framework. The new rules, despite not being finalised, are already causing a stir among practitioners and banks.
Europe must prepare for the move to a T+1 settlement cycle.
Is Europe evolving into Crypto Valley, asks Stefan Berger, member of the European Parliament.
A proactive and positive regulatory strategy is more important than ever for UK banks and financial services firms.
The European Commission has launched a consultation on over-the-counter derivatives to determine which identifier is best suited for trade transparency across the block. Could a new system help regulate the market?
Singapore is laying down best practice for banks using GenAI, even as the world-changing technology is still hotly contested.
Examining the impact of the FCA’s recent Consultation Paper on Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services.
The international banking system’s standards aim to ensure resilience in times of crisis.
Private markets have received a lot of attention from regulators, but are the risks exaggerated?