CFTC ponders new version of Reg AT The agency's proposal, which aims to better regulate automated trading, is a welcome relief for smaller traders By Edward Price October 31 2016
Iceland's long-term capital controls challenged The island's decision to lift eight-year old restrictions has not been welcomed by all By cult\Amelie Labbe October 28 2016
UK regulators face sharp criticism A scathing report has called out financial services regulators for their post-crisis approach. FCA chief Andrew Bailey says it is downright offensive By Lizzie Meager October 28 2016
Korea’s capital relaxation is no boost to banks’ loss absorption The financial regulator has introduced new capital ratio relaxation rules but there is little expectation of a boost to lender profitability By Brian Yap October 28 2016
FCA won’t support post-Brexit deregulation New chief Andrew Bailey outlined his position on the concept of a lighter-touch approach to maintain competitiveness at an October 26 event By Lizzie Meager October 26 2016
Commission targets tech in merger control consultation Its latest consultation on further simplifying the merger control framework also highlights its intention to catch high value technology mergers By Tom Young October 26 2016
CFTC extends cross-border reach The CFTC's new Foreign Consolidated Subsidiary designation will increase its jurisdictional footprint By Edward Price October 25 2016
Brexit-related disclosures on the rise Around 400 US companies mentioned the referendum result in filings with the SEC in the summer. Lawyers say it's better to be safe than sorry By Lizzie Meager October 17 2016
European Commission: Brexit makes CMU urgent Valdis Dombrovskis, vice president of the European Commission, has said that Brexit means pursuing the Capital Markets Union is even more urgent for the EU economy By Edward Price October 10 2016
Banks fret over Priips KID compliance Product manufacturers will have to develop advanced technology and produce highly complex documents as well as managing crossovers with other regulations By Lizzie Meager October 05 2016
Over-reliance on stress tests raises legality concerns Concerns have emerged regarding EU stress tests, notably regulators' dependence on them to determine a bank’s financial viability By IFLR Correspondent October 04 2016
Inconsistent rules and NPLs hamper India's credit rating A lack of legislative consistency is damaging India's credit rating, with poorly drafted rules and tax treatment of non-Indian investors causing particular concern By cult\Amelie Labbe October 03 2016
