Coronavirus May Infect Derivatives Markets, Sending Counterparties Crashing

Coronavirus May Infect Derivatives Markets, Sending Counterparties Crashing As the novel coronavirus spreads rapidly around the world, financial markets are becoming increasingly volatile. Equities have plunged into bear market territory, upending a decade-long expansion, and corporate credit markets are facing the possibility of widespread downgrades and defaults. Against this backdrop, derivatives markets are seeing activity spike.

By |2020-03-26T16:39:49+00:00March 24th, 2020|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments

The Impact of MiFID II and ESMA on Continuous Education

The Impact of MiFID II and ESMA on Continuous Education Since the introduction of the European Union’s original Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) in 2007, it – and its successor, MiFID II – has had a profound impact on the financial services industry in Europe and around the world. The MiFID and MiFID

By |2020-03-11T15:28:40+00:00March 11th, 2020|Finance|0 Comments

5 FinTech Stats Every Finance Professional Should Know

5 FinTech Stats Every Finance Professional Should Know FinTech continues to disrupt the world of trading, banking, financial advice and financial products. The industry is growing rapidly, with new entrants creating opportunities to reinvent traditional banking for both consumers and businesses. Rising investment, growing deal sizes, higher levels of merger & acquisition activity, and the

By |2020-03-09T10:34:57+00:00March 5th, 2020|Finance|1 Comment

With New Securitization Products, Green Finance Grows Up

With New Securitization Products, Green Finance Grows Up Regulators and investors are driving a growing demand for sustainable investment products. Traditional sustainable investment options include equity investments in companies that perform well on sustainability measures and instruments such as green bonds, which raise capital for climate and environmental projects. As the sustainable finance sector matures, however,

By |2023-11-03T16:38:09+00:00February 24th, 2020|Finance|0 Comments

Disruption in Financial Services: Racist Robots? How AI Bias May Put Financial Firms At Risk

Technology is touching every aspect of finance, transforming decades-old practices and redefining core tasks. In our Disruption in Financial Services series, we explore how new tools and technologies are changing the business of finance and reshaping how financial professionals do their jobs. Disruption in Financial Services Racist Robots? How AI Bias May Put Financial Firms

By |2023-10-31T11:26:51+00:00February 24th, 2020|Finance|1 Comment

Compliance: The Numbers You Need To Know

Compliance: The Numbers You Need To Know Compliance & regulation is a growing concern for many industries, especially for financial services. In the past, many organizations have viewed compliance as an expensive inconvenience but when the correct policies & procedures are adopted, it can be a significant cost saver. It is evident managing compliance requires

By |2020-08-18T11:42:46+00:00January 10th, 2020|Finance|0 Comments

Banks & Regulators Disagree On Cost Of Basel III Framework

Banks & Regulators Disagree On Cost Of Basel III Framework Banks have begun to grapple with the costs of implementing the Final Basel III Framework. European banksʼ estimates put the price tag of meeting increased capital requirements at around €400 billion and they warn that the rules could shrink lending by as much as €2.9

By |2025-02-28T12:27:38+00:00December 13th, 2019|Finance, Learning Insights|0 Comments
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