Banking Regulation
The Swiss Gambit: Why “Too Big to Fail” Just Met Its Match in the Alps
Switzerland’s rejection of “too big to fail” rules for its megabank UBS is a high-stakes gamble. Is it a brave stand or a reckless financial error?
Behind Closed Doors: Why the NY Fed’s “Impromptu” Meeting with Wall Street Is a Warning Sign
The NY Fed’s impromptu meeting with Wall Street signals deep concerns about money market stability, a crucial component of the global financial system.
Beyond the Bonus: Why ANZ’s $19 Million Pay Cut Signals a New Era for Banking Accountability
ANZ Bank’s board slashed A$19 million in executive bonuses following a bond scandal, signaling a new era of corporate accountability in the finance industry.
Echoes of 2008? A Banking Titan’s Stark Warning on the $1.7 Trillion Private Credit Market
UBS Chair Colm Kelleher warns of systemic risk from private credit, drawing chilling parallels to the “ratings shopping” that preceded the 2008 crisis.
History’s Warning: Are We Ignoring the Lessons of the 1970s Banking Crisis?
A forgotten 1970s banking crisis offers stark warnings for today’s economy, revealing timeless lessons about risk, regulation, and speculative bubbles.
60,000 Mortgages at Risk: The Unintended Consequence of a UK Savings Overhaul
A proposed cut to the cash Isa limit could slash building society funding, putting an estimated 60,000 mortgages per year at risk.
Bitcoin in the Vault: Banking’s Next Frontier or a Systemic Time Bomb?
Bitcoin as bank collateral signals mainstream adoption, but its volatility introduces a dangerous cascade risk that could threaten the financial system.
The £2 Billion Echo: Is the Car Finance Scandal the UK Banking Sector’s Next PPI?
Lloyds Banking Group’s £2bn provision for the car finance scandal signals a major crisis for UK banking, with potential echoes of the costly PPI scandal.