The debate on centralising financial regulation highlights the timing and methods central banks should adopt, particularly after the 2008 crisis. Central banks must coordinate effectively, as their detachment from daily supervision delays response to failures. Ultimately, they should regulate and monitor to ensure system stability.
Alliances in tough economic times
The financial market crisis has left many banks struggling, prompting them to seek alliances as a strategy for recovery. Regulatory changes are imminent, necessitating adaptation by financial institutions. Rosabeth Kanter’s Eight I’s framework offers guidance for successful alliances, emphasizing trust, mutual benefit, and strategic importance to ensure lasting partnerships.
Warning signs not enough for Regulators
The financial crisis was exacerbated by banks ignoring warning signs from past failures and relying on ineffective risk management practices, such as the use of securitisation. Regulatory measures were insufficient, leading to systemic issues, prompting a shift towards more proactive regulation and oversight in financial markets.
Regulation cannot be avoided by banks
Plain and simple, banks are important because they introduce efficiencies to the local as well as the global economy. Regulation and supervision of conduct has become an important part of doing business as a bank. Reasons why banks are important There are 3 reasons why banks are important to society. All three of these reasons create efficiencies in…
Positioning technology with risk management and compliance
On the one hand the fast evolving field of technology and on the other, risk management and compliance. How these functions are brought together and managed can create strategic advantages. The evolution of banking Looking back at banking in the 1980’s, banks were focused mostly on taking deposits and making loans provided through a branch network emphasising face to face…
Bailout of Greece explained
Below is a video clip taking a lighthearted look at the bailout of Greece and just how crazy the steps taken by the Euro Countries have been. Billions of Euros have been spent in the bailout that the Euro Countries simply do not have (yet). Who knows, it’s always possible that if the politicians of…