Capital Requirements – Excess Doesn’t Mean Excessive

20/02/2017

When you consider their ‘too big to fail’ social function, it’s arguable whether banks could ever have too much capital.

Snapchat – A New Low in Corporate Governance

13/02/2017

IPO heralds pernicious introduction of arbitrage of listing rules, corporate governance.

Making Banking Great Again

06/02/2017

Trump’s ‘America first’ volley against Dodd-Frank will irrevocably alter the industry, again.

What Trump’s Regulatory Rollback Could Mean for Asia

23/01/2017

Inauguration speech a declaration of war against the establishment and could mark the reversal of major regulations.

‘Reg A+’ Answers Hong Kong’s Start-up Needs

16/01/2017

Rather than starting a third board, HKEX should explore creative ideas for private placements.

A Cautionary Italian Tale for Asia

09/01/2017

ECB’s travails with Bank Monte dei Paschi a lesson for Chinese banks facing rising bad loans.

Killing King Cash – The Perils of Demonetisation

19/12/2016

Government moves to reduce cash in circulation have rightly resulted in public suspicion and disorder.

Forex and the Influential Hand of Regulation

14/12/2016

BIS survey covering most tumultuous period in financial history shows how risk appetite has transformed.

Regulation: Now Up Close and Personal

05/12/2016

HK’s proposal to expand liabilities to support staff will only sow division.