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JPMorgan Singled Out for Illiquid Funding
The big bank is the only systemically important US financial institution found to depend too heavily on wholesale sources of funding.
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A Conversation With… Stefan James, Deutsche Bank
Stefan James of Deutsche Bank discusses the challenges facing treasurers and tactics for strategic supply chain management at Global Finance's annual Treasury & Cash Management Roundtable at the Harvard Club in New York City.
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A Conversation With…Ashok Madhavan, Campbell Soup Company
Ashok Madhavan of Campbell Soup discusses the importance of team management on treasury operations... at Global Finance's annual Treasury & Cash Management Roundtable at the Harvard Club in New York City
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A Conversation With…John Tus, Honeywell
John Tus of Honeywell discusses how to increase efficiency within the treasury organization at Global Finance's annual Treasury & Cash Management Roundtable at the Harvard Club in New York City
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A Conversation With…Michael Berkowitz, Citi
Michael Berkowitz of Citi discusses the effects of regulatory changes on corporate liquidity management at Global Finance's annual Treasury & Cash Management Roundtable at the Harvard Club in New York City.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
A WATERED-DOWN EEU
Milestones | Commonwealth Of Independent States<br />
In October, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia put the finishing legal touches to the creation of the Eurasian Economic Union, which comes into being on January 1, 2015.
Banking
ARE BANKS UNSAFE AT ANY SIZE?
Banking Regulation<br />
The globe’s financial systems are still vulnerable to contagion. Critics say regulators are unlikely to fix the problem unless they shift gears.
Banking
ARGENTINE GOVERNOR MAY FURTHER DILUTE CENTRAL BANK INDEPENDENCE
Newsmakers | Argentina<br />
Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in early October triggered the resignation of the head of the country’s central bank, Juan Carlos Fabrega, by criticizing him for not reducing manipulation of the country’s currency. His replacement, Alejandro Vanoli, formerly the head of the country’s securities regulator, CNV, doesn’t look likely to set Argentina on a better path.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
COLOMBIA TO JOIN OECD
Milestones | Colombia<br />
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is a relatively small club of 34 countries. It seeks long-term social and economic development through data collection, analysis and discussions.
Banking
FOREIGN BANKS SECURE FOOTHOLD IN MYANMAR
Milestones | Myanmar<br />
After five decades of economic isolation, on October 1, Myanmar took its first big step into the global financial system, granting nine foreign lenders preliminary approval to operate in the country.
Banking
HILL TO PUSH SECURITIZATION AS FINANCIAL STABILITY HEAD
Newsmakers | United Kingdom<br />
After a bumpy ride, the UK’s candidate, lord Jonathan Hill, has been confirmed by the European Parliament as commissioner for financial stability, capital markets and financial services.
Banking
INDIA: MILLIONS ACCESS BASIC FINANCIAL SERVICES
Milestones | India<br />
In partnership with more than 50 state-run, cooperative and private banks, India’s National Democratic Alliance government has launched the world’s largest financial inclusion project to bring 75 million households into the banking fold by the end of January 2015.