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ICX Helps Identify Legal Uncertainties of Solvency II Directive through Financial Markets Law Committee Pape

Shearman & Sterling

The Directive 2009/138/EC aims to harmonize European insurance regulation, primarily the capital that companies must hold.

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An old story in modern times. Duncan Mavin's pretty darn good book on Greensill

Bronte Capital

One of the stories of the financial crisis is that the bankers that ran big institutions, who had billions entrusted to them, and who projected the air of masters of the universe were in fact buffoons incompetent at anything other than organising their own bonus. And the insurance companies - well they come across badly too.

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Enhanced third party data for optimised execution

The TRADE

Innovation across the whole financial market is a matter of fact with its impact perceived across asset classes. How do you expect the global macro environment to continue to impact the FX liquidity landscape?

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Replicating Portfolio

Wall Street Mojo

Though these portfolios consider risks and liabilities, they usually do not account for non-financial risks that companies/stocks may carry—operational, reputational, and strategic. The replicating portfolio concept is widely used in financial markets. Such portfolios enable timely financial reporting.

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What Is the Gig Economy?

Peak Frameworks

Job insecurity , the absence of traditional benefits like health insurance and pensions, and a lack of labor protections are significant concerns. The Gig Economy and Financial Markets The gig economy has introduced new dynamics into financial markets. For workers, gig work can be precarious.

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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Deposits up to $250K are insured in the U.S., This great report from market strategist Michael Cembalest at JPM makes clear how much of an outlier SVB was: The argument that “the Fed lied” about raising interest rates, so everything is the Fed’s fault, is ridiculous because it’s not the Fed’s job to provide investor guidance.

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What is a Brokerage and How Does It Work (Types, Definitions, Examples)?

Peak Frameworks

Today, we explore the complexities of brokerage , a key figure in the financial world. A brokerage is a company that mediates transactions and fosters market liquidity in the financial markets by acting as a middleman between buyers and sellers. Understanding the Basics of a Brokerage What is a Brokerage?

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