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Regional adoption of a financial transaction tax would be catastrophic

In the latest issue of financial-i magazine, columnist John Gubert lifts the lid on the proposed financial transaction tax, which despite...


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Regulation will shape prime custody models of the future

As the investment banking industry remains in crisis and counterparty risk and financial strength come to the fore, hedge funds are looking...


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Derivatives: Still struggling with some fundamental issues

There is still considerable uncertainty despite the move towards central clearing of OTC trades. As guest blogger, John Gubert, discovered...


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Where is collateral going to come from?

With increased levels of exposure to be covered, the industry is asking itself where is all the collateral required going to come from....


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Big Issue Debate: Double-digit growth far from certain

Big Issue Debate: Double-digit growth far from certain At today's Big Issue Debate at Sibos in Toronto, bankers mused about the impact of market forces and regulation on profits, but as John...


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