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Need Less Regulation for Small Banks, Says German Banking Group

German Savings Bank Association President Georg Fahrenschon gives his views on the European Central Bank and the challenges facing banks in Europe.

Trade and Communications Surveillance

An overivew of trade surveillance, looking at regulations and technology trends, spending, and the use of advanced technologies such as AI.

The Takeaways From Draghi’s Jackson Hole Speech

ECB President Mario Draghi defended free trade and post-crisis financial regulation at the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, while avoiding any comments on monetary-policy deliberations or the euro exchange rate. Bloomberg’s Kathleen Hays reports on “What’d You Miss?”

Market Structure Weekly with Larry Tabb: September 8, 2017

An agreement in Washington to raise the debt limit could have huge ramifications for regulation, says Tabb Group founder and research chairman Larry Tabb, who, in this week’s market structure video, assesses the implications...

The Fed’s Second in Command Jumps Ship

Stanley Fischer, vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, is stepping down, paving the way for President Trump to have more influence on the world’s most powerful central bank.

Everything You Need to Know About Dodd-Frank…and Why Donald Trump Hates It

An overview of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law, in under two minutes, from Fortune magazine.

Market Structure Weekly with Larry Tabb: August 18, 2017

Central bank balance sheets remain inflated globally, but the U.S. Federal Reserve reportedly is poised to unwind its bond holdings starting in September, says Tabb Group founder and research chairman Larry Tabb in this...

Post-Brexit IFCs: Regulatory Arbitrage?

Economics editor Silvia Pavoni talks to Justin Pugsley, editor of Global Risk Regulator, a sister publication of The Banker, about European financial centers’ “race to the bottom” to attract U.K.-based businesses looking for a new home, and whether this may lead to regulatory arbitrage or to a stronger push...

Yellen’s Comments on Regulation Fly in the Face of the Trump…

Michael Yoshikami, founder and CEO of Destination Wealth Management, reacts to last week’s meeting of central bankers at Jackson Hole.

How the Fed’s Crisis Response Helped Wall Street

Rana Foroohar looks at how easy monetary policy has bolstered share buybacks, which enrich mainly the investing class rather than the economy as a whole.

The 2008 Financial Crisis: Explaining the Start

August 2007 marked the beginning of worst financial crisis since the great depression. A decade later, WSJ’s finance and banking editors break down the events that led to the 2008 financial crisis.

Market Structure Weekly with Larry Tabb: July 28, 2017

In this week’s market structure segment, TABB Group founder and research chairman Larry Tabb discusses The International Monetary Fund’s warning to the European Central Bank against a premature end to its aggressive crisis-era monetary...

Bank of Japan’s ETF Love Affair | Short View

The record volume of exchange traded funds bought by the Bank of Japan is facing scrutiny by analysts worried about the long-term effects. The FT’s Leo Lewis examines the potential impact.

Market Structure Weekly with Larry Tabb: July 21, 2017

Earnings reports dominated the news this past week, and while results generally were positive, investment banking revenues were inconsistent. In this week’s market structure segment, TABB Group founder and research chairman Larry Tabb looks...

The Details of Financial Regulation Matter: BaFin President

The details of financial regulation matter: BaFin president from CNBC. BaFin President, Felix Hufeld, talks about what to expect from a Donald Trump administration when it comes to the future of the financial sector.

Market Structure Weekly with Larry Tabb: July 18, 2017

Central bank balance sheets remain inflated globally, but the U.S. Federal Reserve reportedly is poised to unwind its bond holdings starting in September, says TABB Group founder and research chairman Larry Tabb in this...

Understanding the Impact of MiFID II: Transaction Reporting and Derivatives

MiFID II and MiFIR represent a substantial increase in reporting requirements for European market participants compared to the obligations of MiFID I. MiFID II expands reporting to almost all asset classes and instruments, as...

CFTC’s New Chairman Aims to Complete Reforms Set in Place

We need to become a 21st-century regulator for 21st-century digital markets, says J. Christopher Giancarlo, Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman, discussing the CFTC’s goals and agenda. Also Giancarlo weighs in on the Dodd-Frank Act and defining derivatives.

Has Regulation Helped or Hurt Risk Management?

At Risk Americas 2017, the Center for Financial Professionals interviewed CRO’s from Genworth Financial, Sterling National Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Fannie Mae on the impact regulation has had on risk management.

The State of Today’s Markets: Issues and Opportunities – Larry Tabb

“This industry is a meritocracy. If you can do a better job than the next guy, then you’ll get rewarded more than the next guy. That’s a good thing.” Larry Tabb, founder and research...

IMF’s Rodlauer: China Must Sustain Financial Supervision

Markus Rodlauer, deputy director of the Asia-Pacific department at the IMF, discusses steps taken by the Chinese government to stabilize the nation’s economy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas.”

Why Banks Are Investing in Regtech

The regulations that are faced by the banking industry are so nuanced, so layered and so complex that they can seem nigh impossible to track in full. Regulation technology or regtech, helps financial firms meet the complex compliance commitments with ease. We spoke to Tony Reid, CTO of Financial...

Tabb Report – SEF Trading 2017: Still Waters Run Deep

October will mark the four-year anniversary of the first Swap Execution Facilities (SEF) trade. In that time, the SEF market share dynamic has seen a gradual evolution, and approaching global regulatory implementation dates for...

MiFID II Implications for Trade Ideas

The MiFID II rules, which go into effect in about five months, will have a profound impact on market research and the flow of information between buy and sell side firms. While there is...

Opinion: Gillian Tett on Banking Sector Pay

Gillian Tett looks at banking sector pay over the last century and its relationship to financial regulation.

Former SEC Commissioner: We’re Behind the Eight Ball…

Former SEC Commissioner: We’re behind the eight ball on regulatory overhang from CNBC. Paul Atkins, Patomak Global Partners CEO and former SEC commissioner, discusses the sentiment around regulation reform in Washington D.C. including financial deregulation like reforming Dodd-Frank.

Barney Frank: There Will Be Changes to Dodd-Frank but No Sustained…

Former Massachuetts Congressman Barney Frank discusses the seventh anniversary of Dodd-Frank, the financial regulations bill bearing his name.

Goldman CEO Says Re-Examine Cumbersome Volcker Rule

Lloyd Blankfein, chairman and chief executive officer at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., talks about the impact of the Volcker Rule on the firm and traders as he calls for a re-examination of the legislation. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Alix Steel on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas.”

Market Structure Weekly with Larry Tabb: July 28, 2017

In this week’s market structure segment, TABB Group founder and research chairman Larry Tabb discusses The International Monetary Fund’s warning to the European Central Bank against a premature end to its aggressive crisis-era monetary...

Banking’s Fintech Fears

The FT dives into fintech fears of banks.