“The necessity of financial sector reform is unquestionable. However, it is essential to find the right balance in this process, especially at a time of pronounced economic weakness.”Charles Dallara, Managing Director, Institute of International Finance

Regulatory perspectives

Enhanced prudential standards for FBOs

A new proposal from the Federal Reserve includes significant changes to the regulation of foreign banking organizations (FBOs) and addresses unique aspects of their supervision.

Basel III fundamental trading book review

A long-awaited review of trading book rules has finally begun and will address shortcomings in trading book design and market risk regulatory capital regime.

Central banks get wider powers, tighter restraints

Learn about new challenges facing central banks, including their strategies in the wake of the financial crisis.

How regulatory reform affects bank business models

With the pillars of reform mostly set, banks can now think strategically about reshaping and strengthening their businesses in the context of new regulation.

Global Regulatory Network outlook

Get the top 10 takeaways from our Global Regulatory Network quarterly meeting.

Basel III & liquidity: Going all the way

Industry experts discuss the implications of Basel capital and liquidity requirements for the banking sector.

European banking union: four problems remain

The European Commission's proposal for banking union needs more work, according to EU ministers. Read about the problems and considerations.

Potential delays for Solvency II timeline

Insurers will have to continue their balancing act, adopting SII while the issues of timescales and long-term guarantees hang over them.

Time to define your borders: UK banking reform implications

Read about the UK White Paper proposals for banking reform and how the government plans to implement the Independent Commission on Banking recommendations.

G30 report: a call to action on bank governance

We highlight specific G30 recommendations for each group involved in the governance process: the board of directors, management, supervisor and shareholders.