basel ii banks
Turquoise trading platform begins to settle
News Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley The platform was slated for launch after the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) came into effect last November. The cash equity trading platform aims to offer... [19 Aug 2008]
Banks unprepared for EU payments directive
News FS Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley The cost of complying with the EU Payments Services Directive (PSD) could amount to €6bn over the next 18 months for 30 of the biggest international banks in Europe. [14 Jul 2008]
Woolly risk analysis is hastening a housing crash
Comment Implementation of the optional, challenging retail internal ratings basis approach as part of the Basel II capital adequacy requirements. By applying greater sophistication to their risk management and lending decisions, banks and building... [03 Jul 2008]
Basel II Compliance: Avoid Pitfalls and Drive Incremental Value
White Paper This seminar is sponsored by leading providers of Basel II solutions for global banks and securities. Basel II Compliance requirements are complex and demanding but with the right technology solutions, financial services organizations can gain the... [03 Jul 2008]
Transforming Risk to Thrive in a Basel II-Compliant World
White Paper This white paper discusses that Basel II compliance requires banks to upgrade their risk management processes, technology and corporate governance. Instead of merely complying with Basel II, imagine the possibilities for banks that use this... [03 Jul 2008]
Are rogue traders an inevitable evil?
Comment Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley Investment banks have had to become more technology-led. The sophistication, understanding and acceptance of risk management tools has advanced considerably since the fall of... [15 Apr 2008]
Basel II: Impact on IT Systems & Testing
White Paper This white paper gives an overview of the impact of the BASEL II accord on IT systems for international and national banks and illustrates the approach that needs to be taken to ensure the systems are tested for compliance. [25 Feb 2008]
Commerzbank gets ready for Sepa
News Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley It should pave the way for cheaper cross-border payments charges for consumers across Europe and allow European banks to move into new markets much more easily. [15 Jan 2008]
Banking can execute change in real-time
Comment Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley The need to increase competitiveness across the banks has left most businesses no choice but to decide on some form of replacement. [02 Jan 2008]
European payment issues will top 2008 agenda
Comment Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley So one consequence is that revenues will fall and in some cases costs as well, and banks need to address how they manage this. I believe that the following business issues... [20 Dec 2007]
Top 10 financial services stories of the year
News Demand was weighted by the need to comply with directives such as MiFID and Basel II. Skills Survey 2007: Banks hardest hit by staff crisis A number of retail outlets and high street banks within the east end of London have agreed to participate in... [17 Dec 2007]
Cheques gone by 2018?
News Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley It comprises of the great and good within banking, including representatives from many of the high street banks and the Bank of England. [27 Nov 2007]
On-demand software can help banks avoid fines
Comment Cheat Sheets ¦ Basel II ¦ MiFID ¦ Sarbanes-Oxley The crackdown on financial crime has opened up opportunities for vendors to produce applications that automatically keep banks compliant with changing regulations. [01 Nov 2007]
Bigger is not always better
Comment Cheat Sheets Basel II MiFID Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations such as Single Euro Payments Area (Sepa), Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), Basel II and International Accounting Standards (IAS) are all enforcing... [02 Oct 2007]
Implementing Basel II: The Practical Implications
White Paper Are banks ready for Basel II and all the policy, systems and cultural changes that it entails? 180 risk professionals gathered in London to discuss the practical implications of implementing Basel II. [17 Sep 2007]
