Volcker: more questions than answers The 298-page Volcker rule proposals released last week by four regulators poses 383 questions - more than most senior practitioners have ever seen in one rule By Danielle Myles October 17 2011
Securitisation reforms endanger Canada’s exempt market Canadian regulators’ proposal for stricter securitisation standards similar could close parts of the private market By Danielle Myles October 12 2011
Leaked Volcker Rule – first reaction It looks like financial institutions will have plenty of opportunity to influence the final form of the Volcker Rule. By Danielle Myles October 05 2011
Market reforms would not prevent August stock volatility Comparing less drastic price movements with the May 6 flash crash is counterproductive for equity market reform, say speakers at Sifma conference By Danielle Myles October 03 2011
Drop the high hopes for Volcker draft Bankers' counsel don't expect a granular proposal, and even Finra admits it will be difficult to identify prohibited trades under the rule By Danielle Myles October 03 2011
Can Fsoc write Sifi rules? IFLR asks US attorneys which Sifi rules Fsoc has the authority to write By Danielle Myles October 02 2011
Breathing space The FDIC’s living wills framework stays firm but does contain some flexibility By Danielle Myles October 02 2011
Dodd-Frank to drive more exchange mergers Cost efficiencies and regulatory changes are behind this year’s spate of exchange mergers. And Dodd-Frank is set to encourage even more By Danielle Myles September 28 2011
ABS conflict rule creates prohibited trades uncertainty The SEC has taken an unusual approach in its rule banning conflicts in ABS transactions. It risks leaving market participants unsure over prohibited trades By Danielle Myles September 28 2011
US P3: misapplied availability payments risks US government agencies should resist taking the traffic risk in road and bridge public-private-partnerships for political reasons. By Danielle Myles September 26 2011
