The International Organisation for Securities Commissions analyses the most significant technological developments and related micro-structural issues that have arisen in financial markets in recent years, notably high frequency and algorithmic trading, and their impact on market structure, particip

The Financial Services Authority has published its Board’s Report on “The Failure of the Royal Bank of Scotland” which describes the errors of judgement and execution made by Royal Bank of Scotland executive management which resulted in its failure.

The Consultation sets out the Financial Services Authority’s proposed guidance to product providers on their internal systems and controls relating to the development, design, marketing and distribution of structured products.

The European Banking Authority has published a Recommendation, relating to banks’ recapitalization needs as part of a broader European package agreed by the European Council in October 2011 to address the current situation in the EU by restoring stability and confidence in financial markets.

The Financial Services Authority has released a consultation paper to address concerns regarding low consumer awareness with regard to depositor protection.

The House of Commons’ Treasury Select Committee has published a memorandum of advice by Bill Knight and Sir David Walker, as specialist advisers to the Treasury Select Committee, on the Financial Services Authority's report on the Failure of the Royal Bank of Scotland.

The Financial Services Authority has published a policy statement on the review of the covered bond regime which sets out, amongst other things, certain changes to the Regulated Covered Bond sourcebook which are intended to introduce consistent standards of investor reporting, clarify the role of &q

The European Commission has now published a legislative proposal in the form of a draft Regulation which is intended to make life easier for venture capitalists to raise funds across Europe for the benefit of start-ups.

This consultation details the UK Government's proposals for the disclosure requirements contemplated under "Project Merlin", which includes consultation on a mandatory requirement for all large UK banks to publish the pay of their eight highest paid senior executive officers.

The Financial Services Authority has published a speech by Nausicaa Delfas (Head of Department, Conduct Supervision, FSA) at the Non-Executive Directors’ Conference which focuses on the FSA’s current and developing approach to the responsibilities of non-executive directors