executive vice president, post-trade derivatives, SunGard's capital markets business
Contributor: Laurent Jacquemin
Over the next two to three years meat is going to be put on the bones of both the US ‘Dodd/Frank’ legislation and the proposals of the European Commission. The precise shape of the regulation is still unclear but I thought it would be useful to think about the most likely ways in which financial markets will be impacted.... read more
Contributor: Fouad Abou Alwan
In just 20 short years, the Middle East has evolved from the “lost decade” of the 1990s to the current era of quiet transformation. Regional growth: From low average growth and a relatively high unemployment rate, GDP is up today across the region and job creation is on the rise. Fresh capital: Today is characterized by large scale infrastructure investments as the region experiences heightened capital flows – and a boom in oil prices.... read more
Contributor: Fouad Abou Alwan
For many international investors, the Middle East still represents a new frontier for compliance, transparency and fiduciary responsibility – as well as capital attraction. There are many reasons: While abundant sources of energy represent a primary appeal, business development in the region is also increasingly characterized by an expanding services sector, population growth and an educated workforce.... read more
Contributor: Ragini Pathak
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently passed the new “pay-to-play” rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. With this new rule, the SEC aims to level the playing field: Investment advisers can no longer “pay to play” with governmental bodies that are involved in awarding contracts for the management of public pension funds and other investments.... read more
Contributor: Rich Chapman
“Go and tidy your room or you won’t get any dessert!” I droop my shoulders and trudge off upstairs to set about the gargantuan task of bedroom tidying. It’s going to be tough. It’s one thing to collect the mess on the floor and across all available surfaces, but what on earth am I to do with it? For a start, not only will I need to rationalize all of the toys on the floor, I will need to collect all the other boxes and toys that are stored away to properly repack and stow in an efficient manner...... read more
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