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Just another example of one size not fitting all The implementation of a single supervisory mechanism (SSM) in Europe could provoke an over-simplification of prudential regulation in the region, an Association for Financial Markets in Europe (Afme) advisor and non-executive director has warned. The SSM mechanism transfers responsibility for approximately 130 of the biggest European-based banks from eurozone national authorities to the European Central Bank (ECB). The Bank will also be responsible for the overall oversight of prudential supervision in the eurozone.

The $24.9 billion leveraged buyout (LBO) of the US IT company Dell, by its founder Michael Dell and the private equity firm Silver Lake Management, completed in September following months of negotiations.

The ins and outs of Europe’s new money market fund proposal, and how it compares to the US

The US Fed's newly-announced bank liquidity plan has prompted concerns about short-falls in liquidity, as well as how medium-sized institutions will cope

Dodd Frank's proposed enhanced prudential standards risk causing a domino effect that would be especially damaging for emerging market banks

The winners of IFLR’s eighth annual Middle East awards were revealed during a lavish ceremony last night

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe has launched the region’s first model placing agreements for block transactions. The standards aim to streamline trades across EMEA and into the US

The research process for IFLR's Asia, Americas and European awards has commenced. Here are the full details on how to participate

Shuanghui’s $4.7 billion acquisition of US pork processor Smithfield, the largest Chinese takeover of a US company, could signal a shift in the countries' FDI relations

Shuanghui obtained binding financing commitments from Morgan Stanley and Bank of China. The latter underwrote a $4 billion loan, while Morgan Stanley arranged $3 billion of debt in the US market, which included a $1.5 billion 364-day bridge loan.