Financial Services – Page 4
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Risk InnovationA guide to the top risks facing financial institutions
When it comes to risk, the effects of the 2007-08 crisis are still being felt today. So, where do financial institutions go from here? The report examines the top five risks facing the sector and cuts through the complexity of Basel III and other regulations
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Online onlyEuropean Commission adopts detailed rules on contributions of banks to resolution funds
EU seeks to improve the financial system so that banks pay for themselves if they have a problem
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Online onlyCommission adopts detailed prudential rules for banks and insurers to stimulate investment in the economy
The delegated acts will ensure that banks have sufficient liquid assets in testing circumstances and introduce international comparability to leverage ratios
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AnalysisWorking hours stretched for risk professionals in financial services
More than one third of risk professionals work longer than the EU’s limit on weekly working hours as average working week increases
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AnalysisHow multinationals are managing Forex risks
High levels of volatility in today’s foreign exchange markets is spreading concern among C-suite executives
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Analysis“There’s still a chance the euro will collapse”
As a tax-ridden, red tape-bound Europe sinks into further economic gloom, small and medium businesses must wait for reform
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AnalysisCaptives: Get a grip on intangible risks
Captive insurers are increasingly underwriting more esoteric risks not adequately catered for by the commercial insurance market
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AnalysisZurich to focus on global corporate business
Insurer shifts strategy to support global corporate clients
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AnalysisMultinationals drive trade credit market growth
Large multinationals are buying more credit insurance as the risks increase, according to Marsh’s head of trade credit UK and Ireland, Tim Fisher
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AnalysisBitcoin: a risky investment
While the popularity of secretive virtual currency Bitcoin continues to soar, questions remain over its market volatility, and the risks associated with its use
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PeopleAvoiding another crash
“We cannot allow history to repeat itself once more” – Deutsche Bank’s former global head of corporate insurance Guenter Droese looks back at the causes of Europe’s credit crunch
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Analysis
Courting the capital markets
A fall in prices for some of the more traditional catastrophe cover is forcing insurance-linked securities to seek more diverse premium markets
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AnalysisCat bond issuance hits six-year high
“Pipeline for new issuance remains strong for second half of year”
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AnalysisBig Data to transform 21st century financial system, report finds
While big data could present opportunities for the financial sector, the BNY Mellon report also warns of new risks
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AnalysisOECD predicts slow European economic recovery
Annualised growth of 2.4% across major economies
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AnalysisSouth Korea cyber attack hits banks and broadcasters
Perpetrators unknown but North Korea under suspicion
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Comment
Wolfe: Financial markets remain at the mercy of ‘Masters Of The Universe’
‘Look closely and the current boom in equities is not powered by a widespread view of unencumbered economic optimism’
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AnalysisPwC warns of risky insurance balance sheets
Insurers at risk of financial deterioration with reduced investment yields
