Rail Infrastructure Management in Europe: context…
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REG W(hat)?
Over a decade ago, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) adopted and implemented Regulation W (Reg W). Since then, much has changed in the Banking world, and for many institutions, and even the Regulators, Reg W took a back seat to newer, more pressing regulations.
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Hong Kong Regulatory Overview and Update - Second half of 2014
Following on from the liberalization of cross-border movements of capital, Hong Kong continues to evolve its regulations with regards to the banking and securities commission: specifically to remain aligned to international standards.
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What is virtual money?
Virtual Money can be defined as a digital representation of value that is issued and controlled by its developers, and used and accepted among the members of a specific (virtual) community.
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Economic Capital in the light of Basel II 2nd pillar requirements
Established by the Bank for International Settlement through the Basel committee on banking supervision, Basel II 2nd Pillar directives on Supervisory Review were designed primarily to make sure that banks estimate their equity needs as accurately as possible, taking into account their risk profile.
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RING-FENCING: The Challenges Facing UK Banks
What is the purpose of the new ring-fencing rules and what do they include?
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CVA calculation: the Basel Committee is re-opening the discussion
The third Basel Accord, Basel III, is the latest in a line of regulations introduced by the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS) to combat the misconduct in the financial system.