Europe indirect clearing: solutions needed As Europe’s regulatory framework for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives takes shape, indirect clearing is firming up as a key – and European-centric – debate By Danielle Myles July 04 2012
How Dodd-Frank is changing fundraising As fund advisors become accustomed to Dodd-Frank's new filing requirements, investors want to know who will bear the associated compliance and regulatory expenses By Danielle Myles June 25 2012
How Brazil can become a covered bonds hub Market conditions are primed for the development of a covered bond market in Brazil. The only things missing are the legislative framework and reform of the bank capital rule By Danielle Myles June 19 2012
How to protect FDI in Bolivian mining post-Glencore Local attorneys have warned of the steps foreign sponsors and investors must take to protect future Bolivian mining projects, following moves to nationalise Glencore’s tin and zinc mine By Danielle Myles June 18 2012
Kenya loan shows staggered approach to eurobond market Kenya’s first foray into the international private debt market in over 20 years should be watched closely by other African sovereigns looking to tap foreign bond markets By Danielle Myles June 18 2012
Fed’s Basel III rules: Global harmonisation wins approval The Federal Reserve’s proposal on Thursday of rules implementing Basel III represents the biggest post-crisis step towards a harmonised global capital framework. By Danielle Myles June 11 2012
Fed's Basel III: How US banks lose The US Federal Reserve's Basel III implementation creates a dubious future for US banks. By Danielle Myles June 11 2012
How to structure LatAm Reits Uruguay's first Reit issuance is being followed by more advanced deals. Here's what managers looking to tap the market need to know By Danielle Myles June 07 2012
US affiliate transaction restrictions need clarity before July Restrictions on repos, securities lending and non-credit derivatives between US banks and their affiliates take effect next month. But vital regulatory guidance is still needed. By Danielle Myles June 04 2012
Pay ratio rules tipped for cost-benefit challenge Dodd-Frank’s requirement that public companies disclose internal pay equity details is a top candidate for the next regulation to be challenged in court on the grounds of cost-benefit analysis By Danielle Myles May 31 2012