Rules & regulations
Panelists: “Partnership with Regulators Remains Unlikely but Key to Proceed”
Panelists at the European Financial Information Summit said the industry needs to build up a strong discussion with regulatory bodies, but this concept may still only be wishful thinking
SIFMA 2010
Time for Management
Panel: Regulatory Overhaul Pushing Firms to Tackle Data Challenges
Speakers at the SunGard New York City Day agreed the faster-moving regulatory agenda will push firms to tackle data challenges accordingly
Panelists Question Practicalities of Government-Run Ref Data Utility
Industry participants continue to question to what an extent the industry-wide database could be a viable option going forward
Firms Pushing to Enhance Data Systems, Panelists Urge for Greater Action
Firms must take control of their data challenges to avoid further regulatory action
Panel: Regulatory Overhaul Pushing Firms to Tackle Data Challenges
Speakers at the SunGard New York City Day agreed the faster moving regulatory agenda will push firms to tackle data challenges accordingly
Data Requirements for the Money Market Reform Rule
Increasing regulatory oversight and changing data requirements have become ongoing concerns in the data space. Carla Mangado reports how the money market reform rule in the US will impact the back office
Behind the US Regulatory Scene
What Lies Beneath US Regulatory Scene
Clearing No Panacea For Risk Mitigation, Panelists Agree
Panelists warn against one solution for all asset classes
Liquidity Risk Compliance: a Liability or an Opportunity?
The need for liquidity is a major factor in financial institutions' compliance with Basel II. An awareness of exactly how much capital is held in reserve is crucial. DataFlux's Colin Rickard examines the requirements in more detail
Assessing the Interdependencies
The banking crisis provided the industry with a wake-up call, especially in relation to the need for an understanding of the risks associated with OTC derivatives. But this is no easy task, explains London Market Systems' Martin Sexton
Uncertain AII Implementation Date
To Delay Proceedings, Say Market Participants
Utilizing Centralization
The concept of a global centralized reference data utility is not new. But some argue now could be the right, and perhaps the only time, to make it a reality. Carla Mangado asks what the next step will be, and whether there is enough clarity on the issue…
The New Standards Era
With increased focus on efficiency in the financial markets, data professionals are looking for open standards and adoption of common identifiers. Tine Thoresen reports
A Fine Climate
The reference data community has long been under pressure from ryegulators, but there has been a lack of sizeable fines for failure to meet data requirements. This is now changing. Tine Thoresen discovers that the market can expect to see increased…
The Costs of Change
Since the UK's Financial Services Authority recently published a consultation paper on liquidity risk, the topic has appeared on the agenda at industry events. But market participants are concerned about tight deadlines and costly implementations. Carla…