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- FDIC, BoE offer joint plan for "too big to fail" banks
For the first time, U.S. and British regulators have made public their common view of how to cope with financial institutions considered "too big to fail." The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Bank of England discussed the problem in a joint paper. "We believe that, for many [global systemically important financial institutions], this strategy holds the best possibility of preserving stability while removing taxpayer support," Martin Gruenberg, chairman of the FDIC, and Paul Tucker, deputy governor for financial stability for the Bank of England, write in the Financial Times. "It holds shareholders, creditors and management in a failed GSifi accountable for its losses." The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model)
(12/10), Financial Times (tiered subscription model)
(12/10)
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- Next Treasury chief may not have deep Wall Street ties
Given the low public estimation of the financial industry these days, the next Treasury secretary will unlikely have extensive ties to Wall Street. Among candidates considered to have a good shot at replacing Timothy Geithner are Jack Lew, the White House chief of staff; Laura D'Andrea Tyson, director of the National Economic Council under President Bill Clinton; and Mary J. Miller, Treasury undersecretary for domestic finance. Barron's (special access for SmartBrief readers)
(12/8)
- FHFA told to keep closer watch on pay at Fannie, Freddie
A federal watchdog said the Federal Housing Finance Agency should do a better job of supervising the pay of senior staff at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The FHFA's inspector general called on the agency to "develop a plan to strengthen its oversight" of its expenditures to retain senior staff. Reuters
(12/10)
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- Fund managers say alternative investments can manage volatility
Used correctly, alternative investments can be used to control volatility, but it is uncertain whether they reduce risk, fund managers say. "Transparency, liquidity and cost -- those are advisers' biggest concerns," said Edward Eglinsky, Direxion's managing director of alternative investments. AdvisorOne
(12/7)
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- IOSCO Secretary General David Wright to speak at SIFMA/GFMA LEI Seminar -- TOMORROW
TOMORROW in New York City, SIFMA and GFMA are partnering to present the "Implementing a Global LEI Framework -- Ready. Set. Go." Join IOSCO Secretary General David Wright, U.S. Treasury representatives and financial services leaders as they address preparation for the December LEI deadline in the U.S. and the future of the global LEI standard. Don't miss your chance to learn more about the impact these regulations and processes will have on your firms starting this month! Register now!
- SIFMA IAS Annual Conference -- TOMORROW and Wednesday -- New York City
There is still time to take advantage of the full program for the 2012 Internal Auditors Society Annual Conference, including keynote speakers Former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt and SIFMA President and CEO Tim Ryan. The program also includes breakouts and panels on a variety of audit-related topics including unauthorized trading, dynamic risk assessment, vendor risk management and more. The conference will take place at the Hilton New York, tomorrow and Wednesday (Dec. 11 and 12). Register now and don't miss this opportunity to keep up to date with the latest industry trends, network with fellow audit professionals and earn CPE credits.
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