Opinion
Ucits IV on the Horizon
Those firms taking a wait-and-see-approach to what the new Ucits IV directive has to offer should beware, says Stewart, lest they end up playing a tricky game of catch-up as next summer’s deadline approaches.
Who Could Be Director of the Office of Financial Research?
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act created a new position in the US government—that of the director of the Office of Financial Research, a new data collection and analysis center. Tine says the best candidate for the job may be in our own backyard.
Audit Trail or Snail Trail?
A consolidated audit trail might sound good on paper, but as Max discovers, the SEC’s proposal has failed to impress many in the industry. However, while cost is a major factor, the critics might at least look to invest in some sturdy lightning rods.
Drivers of Change in the Valuation Process
Evaluated pricing and valuation processes have been evolving, and independent pricing data is now regarded as an even more critical input, says Interactive Data's Anthony Belcher
