Regulation
First CPMI-Iosco peer review finds gaps in trade repository principles
Implementation more advanced for CCPs than TRs
In qualified support of coco bonds
Supervisors need to develop a code of best practice for cocos
UK regulators flesh out proposed punishments for bankers
Fewer non-executives in the firing line
Islamic finance: Nigerian central bank reveals shape of advisory body
Financial Regulation Advisory Council of Experts will be responsible for approving new products
MAS takes first steps towards crowdfunding regulations
Proposals seek to lighten regulatory burden for crowdfunding firms
Book notes: Don’t start from here, by David Shirreff
A pointed, passionate plea for a simpler banking system
IMF paper tackles puzzle of asset bubbles in efficient markets
'Rational bubble-riding' could worsen asset price booms
Chan welcomes code of conduct for Hong Kong bankers
Banks agree code designed to improve culture and protect consumers
Fed’s Tarullo casts doubt on counter-cyclical tools
Some tools may not be as effective as regulators hope
Oman central bank toughens rules for systemic banks
Tougher national rules aim to strengthen the most important banks
BoE’s Hauser says markets review will avoid heavy-handed regulation
Director says solution must lie in cooperation between regulators and regulated
Treasury Committee attacks FCA’s use of media as ‘tool of regulation’
Media strategy 'bizarre' and a 'colossal risk', MPs warn
Mersch lays out path to capital markets union
ECB’s Yves Mersch calls for ‘institutional adjustments’
Basel III helps Russian banks handle economic turmoil, says Yudaeva
The country’s banks are better at managing FX and interest rate risks
Ireland’s Honohan: organisational structure to be ‘thoroughly overhauled’
Central Bank of Ireland still reshaping to meet regulatory demands
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: The global finance system is in bad need of repair
Neglect may sweep any away chance of reasonable debate and compromise
Australian banks look to stable deposits to meet LCR, says Debelle
Liquidity Coverage Ratio comes into effect in January
Bank of Finland’s Honkapohja advocates ‘cautious and gradual’ approach to deregulation
Honkapohja considers it vital to time liberalisation ‘well’
Davis Report reveals extent of FCA communications blunder
Report uncovers numerous failings in handling of communications mistake
Basel Committee: US and EU capital rules still falling short
EU deemed 'materially non-compliant' with Basel capital framework
Bank of Portugal gets new powers to assess bank directors
New law also applies the EU’s capital requirements directive
ECB’s Cœuré calls for 'deeper analysis' of CCP crises
Executive board member says regulation must be 'effective and consistent'
BIS' William Coen on Basel III and preventing the next crisis
BIS secretary general contrasts the roles of supervision and regulation
Book notes: What Have We learned? Macroeconomic Policy After the Crisis, by George Akerlof, Olivier Blanchard, David Romer and Joseph Stiglitz
This book brings together the great and the good of the economics profession