Bonds back in favor: Will it last? As we headed into 2024, the stage seemed set for a rousing rally in US bond markets. A combination of soft economic data releases and a dovish surprise from the Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the FOMC’s December 2023 press conference, appeared to signal an end to
Leveraged finance boom draws scrutiny from regulators The leveraged finance market has seen explosive growth in recent years, benefiting from high interest rates and strong risk appetites, reflected in tight credit spreads. But with the size of this market now estimated by some at around USD 2 trillion globally, the boom is prompting heightened
Strategic approaches to fostering a culture of compliance In a world where regulations are increasingly stringent, and ethical expectations from stakeholders are high, fostering a culture of compliance within an organization is imperative. For managers, this means navigating a complex landscape of legal requirements, ethical dilemmas, and organizational dynamics. This article examines the importance
How to navigate GDPR compliance challenges Data protection is no longer a minor concern for businesses; it has emerged as a significant tenet of the digital economy. With the European Union's introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations around the globe have been compelled to reassess and enhance their data governance and
Money laundering explained International crime has grown exponentially over the years and continues to be a primary focus of the international community. One of the greatest challenges facing criminals is concealing the sources of their ill-gotten gains. Criminals must conceal the origins of their funds because legislation exists worldwide to allow law enforcement agencies
Navigating global compliance: Key trends and challenges The ever-evolving landscape of global compliance is characterized by a growing number of legal requirements, ethical standards, and international norms. In today's interconnected world, businesses and organizations are expected not only to comply with the laws of their home countries, but also to adhere to a myriad
What is AI's role in shaping financial markets? The below content is taken from the Intuition webinar ‘Balancing Act: AI's Role in Shaping Financial Markets’ where learning solutions specialist Alastair Tyler, financial markets expert Peter Leahy, and AI thought leader Maury Shenk discussed the evolving world of AI in finance. The full transcript can
Endgame for US Basel III negotiations The shockwaves from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) are still apparent, at least in the sphere of regulation, with the US banking industry currently engaged in an unprecedented lobbying campaign against proposed new rules to Basel III – Basel IV or the so-called “Basel Endgame”. In
European equities back in vogue Beset by multiple crises and lackluster growth for over a decade, European equity market underperformance had become ingrained in investor expectations. However, since bottoming out in October 2022, they have been a surprise outperformer. Can this last? For the best part of 15 years, a litany of
How continuous L&D shapes success for new hires Continuous learning and development (L&D) is a critical function in what is a rapidly evolving business landscape. It is the process of consistently enhancing one's skills and knowledge base to keep pace with the changing demands of the professional world. It is
