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Category Archives: Financial Risk
FERMA Makes Recommendations to Future Risk Managers
Risk managers are waking up to the fact that as the world continues to change, they must also change. Upgrades to skill sets as well as the overall approach to risk management is essential for these professionals to provide the … Continue reading
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Dodd-Frank Act Could Force Companies to Provide Cash for Derivatives
According to an article this week in the Wall Street Journal, the Dodd-Frank Act could force companies who use derivatives to hedge commodity price fluctuations to provide cash collateral on the transactions. If that happens, then the cost will be … Continue reading
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U.S. Senate Report on Financial Crisis
Yesterday, the United States Senate Subcommittee on Investigations released its report covering the events leading to the financial crisis of 2008. The Subcommittee began its investigation in November 2008 and held several high-profile hearings in April 2010. The lengthy report … Continue reading
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UK Financial Institutions Subject to More Stress Testing
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that financial institutions in the UK are being subjected to even more stringent stress testing requirements than their US counterparts. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is requiring the largest financial institutions to conduct … Continue reading
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FDIC’s Proposal to Limit Excessive Risk Taking
Yesterday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a proposal to limit excessive risk taking that is tied to incentive programs at large financial institution. The proposed rules are a result of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. Here is a … Continue reading
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