European Commission (EC)
Torrential reign
It never rains but it pours. International negotiations over the best way to regulate banks and financial markets continue, but bankers had better be prepared because much of what has been discussed in recent months will find its way into
Level 3 committees support EU supervision plans
Cebs, Cesr and Ceiops have welcomed the European Commission’s supervision proposals
Industry responds to EC derivatives proposals
Three industry bodies have offered overall support for the European Commission's proposals for derivatives markets, but opposed measures they claim could be detrimental to over-the-counter trading.
Best-laid plans
Financial regulation around the world looks set for the biggest overhaul in recent history. But those implementing change face a number of obstacles, some of which might prove insurmountable. Duncan Wood looks at the challenges ahead and speculates on…
Unite or fail
The European Commission is busy preparing the detail of its proposals for a new framework of financial supervision - but will national supervisors see their powers and discretion curbed? Joel Clark reports
Reinforcing regulation
Carlos Montalvo Rebuelta, secretary-general, Ceiops, talks to Rob Davies
CDS clearing in Europe begins
Dealers have met the July 31 deadline for clearing credit default swaps (CDS) on European reference entities and indexes that they set back in February.
Commission suggests 'possible further changes' to CRD
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European supervisors press for more detail on EC overhaul plans
The European Commission (EC) is expected to publish feedback on its proposals for an overhaul of financial supervision in August, but senior European regulators are already expressing concern about some aspects of the proposed reforms.