POLL: China outbound M&A drivers Private equity-backed Chinese enterprises have been on a global shopping spree this year. But the situation is not without its challenges By Brian Yap December 15 2016
Dealing with failing institutions in Hong Kong The autonomous region's new resolution regime should smooth the way for wind-downs. Here’s how it would work in practice By IFLR Correspondent December 15 2016
FCA’s CFD crackdown gets lukewarm welcome No one objects to better investor protection, but certain elements of the surprise end-of-year consultation have caused concern among providers By Lizzie Meager December 15 2016
US financial services industry outlines Brexit concerns The US financial services industry has expressed specific concerns over the UK’s eventual exit from the EU By Edward Price December 08 2016
Funds face restructuring ahead of SMR Although the initial consultation on the UK’s trailblazing individual accountability regime isn’t due until Q1 of next year, some firms are already starting the preparations By Lizzie Meager December 06 2016
Are big banks more profitable? The market is divided. While some argue scale is necessary to survive, others say solidity can be more important By Lizzie Meager December 02 2016
OCC’s Curry: bank capital robust The head of the OCC has said the US bank sector’s high capital levels can contain the depth of the next downturn By Edward Price December 02 2016
King: no need for international framework The former governor of the Bank of England has questioned the need for internationally-derived bank regulation By Edward Price December 01 2016
