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Differences in approach between working groups in the US and UK are set to be a headache for multicurrency debt programmes. Banks are working with industry groups to prevent a patchwork of fallbacks from developing
London-based financial institutions are rebuffing the French government’s attempts to persuade them to relocate to Paris. This has led to the government accelerating its no-deal Brexit contract continuity precautions
Despite public opinion – or because of it – major investment banks say they would rather not be tasked with choosing the new rate for legacy contracts
Almost a year after implementation, sources are still having “shocking” conversations on the regulation, particularly in the US. Many are having to start from scratch after recognising they have not been compliant
Regulators are becoming increasingly frustrated as banks and issuers argue that there's still too much uncertainty. Some even still believe the controversial benchmark isn't going anywhere fast
In-house teams are wondering if there are enough lawyers in the world to help them juggle the two projects at the same time. Unknowns surrounding the final deal, relocation strategies and ratings don't help
Trading venues explain why the Netherlands is emerging as a winner in the market infrastructure space, though the EU as a whole risks losing significant business to the US in the process
Phase five firms are concerned the process of producing figures will lead to conflict. Others are keeping implementation projects on ice in the hope that BCBS-Iosco will bend to their lobbying
This landmark IPO reform survey reveals a market in dismay, as syndicate firms are struggling with interpreting the new unconnected analyst procedures, and face their insecurities regarding possible leaks..
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