OCC chief defends derivatives John Walsh, acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has warned against overreaction and misperception surrounding the risks of derivatives By Danielle Myles January 31 2012
Why securitisations could worsen under Volcker Bank counsel fear that the SEC reconsideration of registration exemptions for asset-backed security issuers could further worsen securitisation’s plight under the Volcker rule By Danielle Myles January 31 2012
FDIC concerns spread to foreign covered bonds The FDIC depositor protection concerns over covered bonds have been picked up by regulators in other parts of the world, according to panelists at ASF2012 By Danielle Myles January 31 2012
Europe sees example in US ratings reform The US’s often-criticised approach to credit rating agency reform has been held up as an example for European regulators at the American Securitisation Forum in Las Vegas By Danielle Myles January 31 2012
The structure that unlocked Brazilian MBS Brazil became the world’s leading emerging securitisation market last year. A deal that unlocked its mortgage securitisation sector paves the way for a mature m By Danielle Myles January 31 2012
Peru’s Milpo highlights benefits of a dual law-governed pledge A pledge governed by two countries’ laws may be a solution for resource companies looking for enhanced terms on their financing By Danielle Myles January 18 2012
Why US banks might have tougher liquidity requirements Proposed liquidity rules for US financial institutions could exceed international standards following the Basel oversight committee’s promise to ease requirements in times of stress By Danielle Myles January 11 2012
Two-step mergers grow with Brazil deal Brazil’s first mid-market investment into the US has used the increasingly popular top-up option to close the two-step merger By Danielle Myles January 09 2012
