The Banking Conversation

Real innovation takes place on the edge of transformation

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:34:06 +0000

Conversation with John Sculley, former CEO of Apple and PepsiCo, on – innovation in technology – his experience as CEO – opportunities in leverage buyouts

The real strength here is the diversity of the board and its expertise

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:50:54 +0000

Conversation with Yawar Shah, Chairman of SWIFT, on – SWIFT’s governance structure – bringing the world together through SIBOS – keeping cost structure low

Community is the hardest thing to build in financial services today

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:15:15 +0000

Conversation with Gottfried Leibbrandt, CEO of SWIFT, on – SWIFT’s architecture and upcoming strategies – facilitating global interconnectivity – dealing with increased regulatory pressure

The banking system has been a terrible disappointment because it failed

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:17:37 +0000

Conversation with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate and founder of Grameen Bank, on – going back to the core principles of microfinance – the failure of investment banking approach to microfinance in India - the need to be tied to the real economy – microfinance in the US

We normalize the data, not the outcome

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:24:09 +0000

Conversation with Philip Winckle, Executive Director of PECDC, on – PECDC’s formation – data sharing – implementing proper safeguards

The future of China’s vertical democracy and tackling the urban-rural divide

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:21:02 +0000

Conversation with John Naisbitt, author of Megatrends, on – democracy in China – the distinct difference between Japan and China – China’s individualism

“Basis for finance is helping and assisting another corporation to survive”

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:10:26 +0000

(Part I of III) Conversation with Lee Soon Woo, CEO of Woori Bank, on the case for privatisation, and how to achieve it

“Basis for finance is helping and assisting another corporation to survive”

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:05:11 +0000

(Part II of III) Conversation with Lee Soon Woo, CEO of Woori Bank, on growing fee-based income while going easy on fragile customers

“Basis for finance is helping and assisting another corporation to survive”

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:46 +0000

(Part III of III) Conversation with Lee Soon Woo, CEO of Woori Bank, on the bank’s China strategy and leadership

“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:14:53 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – sub-prime mortgages – the discipline required in risk management – the impact of regulatory costs on financial services

“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:13:10 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – the diversification of risk – the secrets of cross-selling – successful business-model strategies.

“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:11:34 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – the misconception of “large is bad, large is risky” – the disadvantage of concentration – Wells Fargo’s operational complexity.

“If you’re big in diversification it reduces the risk”

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:10:16 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo, on – increased regulation in the banking sector – the state of the United States – his fears for the future.

Building a retail bank with a retailer approach

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:30:25 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Teresita Sy-Coson, Chairman of SM Group and Banco De Oro, on - how banking became an integral part of the SM retail empire.

Building a retail bank with a retailer approach

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:25:08 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Teresita Sy-Coson, Chairman of SM Group and Banco De Oro, on - the difficult years of acrymonious banking mergers.

Building a retail bank with a retailer approach

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:23:40 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Teresita Sy-Coson, Chairman of SM Group and Banco De Oro, on - how to overcome the differences between retailing and banking, and bringing them together.

Supply chain in the age of globalisation

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:36:16 +0000

(Part 1 of 1) Conversation with William Fung, Executive Deputy Chairman of Li & Fung, on - globalisation of the manufacturing industry - building a knowledge network - managing capital flow.

“China will continue to grow, despite current global economic slowdown”

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:42:33 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Andy Xie, former Chief Asia Economist of Morgan Stanley — China is slowing down — some banks are facing liquidity issues and consolidation is inevitable — Southeast Asia could win back a manufacturing sector previously lost to China.

“China will continue to grow, despite current global economic slowdown”

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:40:47 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Andy Xie, former Chief Asia Economist of Morgan Stanley — China will export excess capital through foreign listings on its stock markets — Hong Kong will lose dominance as China’s offshore financial centre — multinationals are still bullish on China, despite market fluctuations.

“China will continue to grow, despite current global economic slowdown”

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:39:04 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Andy Xie, former Chief Asia Economist of Morgan Stanley — Inflation should not be an issue in China — what does high speed rail accident say about how business is done in China — drive to get rich quick, and corruption, are key concerns, but it still has a lot of potential.

“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:40:17 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Tim Howell, CEO of Euroclear, on - the role of clearing houses during the European debt crisis - growing liquidity and risk mitigation - adding value even as competition is increasing.

“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:35:19 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Tim Howell, CEO of Euroclear, on - new regulations are playing into the hands of clearing houses - the debate about inter-operability among clearing houses - expanding into other markets.

“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:30:17 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Tim Howell, CEO of Euroclear, on - exporting Euroclear’s expertise without shouting from the rooftops - clearing initiatives taken by regulators outside of Europe - the impact of algo-trading on the clearing business.

Perils of marking to market sovereign risk

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:33:05 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Thierry Apoteker, global economist, on - Can Europe pull back from the Greek abyss, and what needs to be done to do so.

Perils of marking to market sovereign risk

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:32:40 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Thierry Apoteker, global economist, on- Why Europe can’t print money like the US, and the other options it has - the historical foundation of currency union - why the Greece debt crisis in entirely manageable.

Perils of marking to market sovereign risk

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:00:03 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Thierry Apoteker, global economist, on - Seeing the “glass half full” on the US economic problems - why the current crisis is foremost a crisis of confidence — how all this impacts emerging Asia.

“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:03:44 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on – funding large infrastructure projects through debt, not Public-Private Partnerships – raising taxes to tap a booming property market.

“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:02:00 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on, – ending a political system of patronage – growing jobs and balancing budgets during a recession – how the city has fared under his successor.

“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:01:00 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on – what the US could learn from Toronto’s approach to debt – the virtues of a consumption tax – the impact of Asia’s growth on Canada.

“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:39:28 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - how the bank is staying healthy while others are faltering - their different approach to wealth management - expansion in Asia.

“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:38:08 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - RBC’s desire to dominate in Canada - growth strategies through organic and merger opportunities - the thankless task of compliance with Basel III.

“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:37:56 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - branding and positioning vis-a-vis competitors - developing a culture around risk-reward - the impact of the US economy on Canada.

The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:37:48 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Fauzi Bowo, first elected governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, on - bold decisions in public transport - the secrets to keeping clean government - managing vested interests in infrastructure development

The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:39:10 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Fauzi Bowo, first elected governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, on - voters’ expectations - managing the pressures of migration to Jakarta - first municipal bonds to be issued next year

“We believe in a balanced budget”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:52:33 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - why Oklahoma City has lower unemployment than other parts of the US - the importance of government as an employer - what the rest of the country can learn from it.

“We believe in a balanced budget”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:55:09 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - resisting temptation to leverage - attracting large companies to the city - the shrinking role of unions.

“We believe in a balanced budget”

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:57:53 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - project-specific taxes for infrastructure - city voters approve of higher taxes but federally voters don’t - the importance of balanced budgets.

“We’ve been working on our China strategy for at least 20 years.”

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:41:30 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Rick Waugh, CEO, Scotiabank - the curious history of Scotiabank - the big differences to banks in the United States - marketing Canada as ‘America Lite’.

“We’ve been working on our China strategy for at least 20 years.”

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:40:30 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Rick Waugh, CEO, Scotiabank — How it started, and grew, in Malaysia — how it started in Chongqing — the strategy behind white-boxing its banking services to grow overseas.

“We’ve been working on our China strategy for at least 20 years.”

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:39:54 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Rick Waugh, CEO, Scotiabank - expanding in markets abroad during the worrying economic climate — answering analysts’ comments — maintaining a strong return on investment.

“We want to get our private public partnership infrastructure projects right”

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:04:41 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Cesar Purisima, Secretary of Finance, the Philippines - cutting expenditure - the Philippines should be rated investment grade — using PPP to drive infrastructure

“We want to get our private public partnership infrastructure projects right”

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:04:11 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Cesar Purisima, Secretary of Finance, the Philippines - state funds ready to be tapped for investments - initiatives to make business easier - merging banks and privatising state-owned enterprises

“We want to get our private public partnership infrastructure projects right”

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:03:24 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Cesar Purisima, Secretary of Finance, the Philippines - driving revenue from tourism - difficult relations with China - the importance of open skies policies

A long-term view in a period of uncertainty

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:33:07 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Mark Tucker, group CEO of AIA on rebuilding the agency network after the Greenberg accounting scandals - surviving the current market turmoil - localising his investment strategy.

A long-term view in a period of uncertainty

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:31:20 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Mark Tucker, group CEO of AIA on his growth
strategy: in populous but under-served Asian markets - in non-life insurance -
whether to buy a bank.

“Chinatrust needs scalable, extendable business models”

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:35:33 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Mike DeNoma, CEO, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, on – working in a Chinese institution – making adjustments to the bank’s management model – creating new vision and goals

“Chinatrust needs scalable, extendable business models”

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:33:42 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Mike DeNoma, CEO, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, on – managing multi-level working relationships – building trust with colleagues – making quick decisions as a result of changed management model

“Chinatrust needs scalable, extendable business models”

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:32:02 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Mike DeNoma, CEO, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, on – new developments in the retail banking sector – mobile banking will lead growth in retail scene– inflation and European sovereign debt main challenges to the banking industry

“Chinatrust needs scalable, extendable business models”

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:30:28 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Mike DeNoma, CEO, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, on – finding a work-life balance – how his pastime has influenced his work – how previous bosses have impacted his work attitude

Arab Spring not impacting liquidity

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:25:21 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Michel Accad, CEO of Gulf Bank in Kuwait on – impact of the ‘Arab Spring’ on banking in the Middle East – managing a bank in the modern world – lending weakness and portfolio quality.

Arab Spring not impacting liquidity

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:23:05 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Michel Accad, CEO of Gulf Bank in Kuwait on – biggest problems faced in Kuwait – asset valuation – differentiating from larger global players.

We must adapt Islamic finance to existing international standards

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:19:54 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Rifaat Abdel Karim, secretary general of the Islamic Financial Services Board, on – IFSB’s regulatory role – integration of secular rules – establishment of ILM to address liquidity management issues

We must adapt Islamic finance to existing international standards

Mon, 23 May 2011 05:38:27 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Rifaat Abdel Karim, secretary general of the Islamic Financial Services Board, on – creating a level playing field in Islamic finance – using an ethics-based approach to tackle related risks

We must adapt Islamic finance to existing international standards

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:40:09 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Rifaat Abdel Karim, secretary general of the Islamic Financial Services Board, on – developing and maintaining standards – support from member countries - adapting to new financial scenarios

Implementing Basel III will not be rushed

Thu, 19 May 2011 03:30:51 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with José Maria Roldán, member of the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision, on – high quality capital – justification for Basel III – stress testing of Basel III

Implementing Basel III will not be rushed

Wed, 18 May 2011 01:02:49 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with José Maria Roldán, member of the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision, on – evolution of Basel III implementation – interaction between BIS and G20 – the global agenda

Implementing Basel III will not be rushed

Sun, 15 May 2011 02:07:53 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with José Maria Roldán, member of the Basel Committee for Banking Supervision, on – application to different business lines – bancassurance – emerging markets

Markets only value banks they can understand

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:19:11 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank, India, on - banking products which led to the financial crisis – defending HDFC Bank’s conservative service offering and balance sheet – financial services in India today

Markets only value banks they can understand

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:19:23 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank, India, on – defining customers clearly – HDFC Bank’s management model - knowing what risks to take

Markets only value banks they can understand

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:02:08 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank, India, on – sustainability of the Indian economy – concerns on government deficits - unspecified subsidies

Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:33:21 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Muthukrishnan Ramaswami, president of the Singapore Exchange, on the Australian government’s reaction to SGX’s bid for the Australian Securities Exchange – building infrastructure – strategy in Asia.

Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:04:55 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Muthukrishnan Ramaswami, president of Singapore Exchange, on the China market – Global mergers and acquisitions – Risk perception and profiling

Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:07:25 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Muthukrishnan Ramaswami, president of Singapore Exchange, on the events leading to the ASX acquisition bid - Competition and co-operation in the Asia region

Reflections on regulators, bankers and leadership

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:18:56 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Sir George Mathewson, former Chairman and CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland on rebuilding a weak RBS organically and by acquisition – the deadly rise of investment banking

Reflections on regulators, bankers and leadership

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:46:15 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Sir George Mathewson, former Chairman and CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland on ringfencing high-risk activities – Goldman Sachs, Santander and HSBC – the politics of Lloyds’ acquisition of HBoS

Reflections on regulators, bankers and leadership

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:50:35 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Sir George Mathewson, former Chairman and CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland on the roles of the FSA and the Bank of England – implicit and explicit guarantees – regrets about the fate of RBS

The future of financial information, Bloomberg and exchanges

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:30 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Daniel Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg, on data in a post-WikiLeaks age — challenges to New York and the New York Stock Exchange– the role of Michael Bloomberg

The future of financial information, Bloomberg and exchanges

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:53:58 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Daniel Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg, on the challenges facing the information business, Bloomberg and exchanges — data transparency and Islamic finance — building business around the terminal

I am committed to organic growth.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:08:47 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Development Bank of Singapore Group, on the challenges of refocusing the bank in his first year of leadership – creating a corporate treasury to put surpluses to work – building out a Singapore loan book – pushing cross-sell to increase fees

I am committed to organic growth.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:08:46 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Development Bank of Singapore Group, on challenges in Hong Kong – Greater China opportunities – rebuilding a senior team and formulating a strategy –working relationship with board, chairman and Temasek –

I am committed to organic growth.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:08:43 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Development Bank of Singapore Group, on share prices and underperformance on returns – outlook on growth and acquisitions – positioning against regionalising Asian banks and global banks

China’s economic policy is increasingly being shaped by public opinion

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:11:28 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Rana Mitter, Professor of History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford
China’s historical relationship with international bodies – China’s view of sovereignty and a history of invasions

China’s economic policy is increasingly being shaped by public opinion

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:11:27 +0000

(Part 2 of 2)Conversation with Rana Mitter, Professor of History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford
Public opinion and the information revolution in China – The Communist party’s future – Government structure and flexibility in decision making

Less than one percent of Russians buy securities

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:40:21 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Ruben Vardanian, Chairman and CEO, Troika Dialog Group, on succession planning – starting a business school in Russia – the demand for learning to do business in emerging markets

Less than one percent of Russians buy securities

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:35:44 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Ruben Vardanian, Chairman and CEO, Troika Dialog Group, on Russia’s financial infrastructure – the foreign investment wave of the 1990s – staying ahead in private banking

Indian banks: Tremendous opportunities but even bigger challenges

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:40:51 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with MV Nair, CEO, Union Bank of India, on – characteristics of Indian banking industry – hiring practices within the industry – commitment to retail banking

Indian banks: Tremendous opportunities but even bigger challenges

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:40:09 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with MV Nair, CEO, Union Bank of India, on – creating capacity to cater to India’s economic growth – expanding business model and using IT to increase customer base – regulations limit banks’ exposure in all sectors

Indian banks: Tremendous opportunities but even bigger challenges

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:39:46 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with MV Nair, CEO, Union Bank of India, on – high inflation and cost of capital cause for concern – agriculture productivity needs to be increased – government has not hindered state banks’ competitiveness

Indian banks: Tremendous opportunities but even bigger challenges

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:35:58 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with MV Nair, CEO, Union Bank of India, on – rise in alternative banking transactions as cost of IT is low – overseas expansion to support Indian corporations – legacy of largest nationalized retail bank in India

We must exert constructive pressure on China

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:10:51 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Hitoshi Tanaka, chairman of the Institute for International Strategy and the Japan Research Institute, and former deputy minister of foreign affairs
Japan’s ability to take lead on regional discussions – creating a win-win in agricultural reform – pushback on Postal Bank and pension reform

We must exert constructive pressure on China

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:32:22 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Hitoshi Tanaka, chairman of the Institute for International Strategy and the Japan Research Institute, and former deputy minister of foreign affairs
New government and the lack of change – dealing with stagnation and the new Asian economy – reaction to a growing China

A brand new commodities exchange is easier to build than a trading community

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:19:22 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Thomas McMahon, CEO, Singapore Mercantile Exchange

A brand new commodities exchange is easier to build than a trading community

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:15:55 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Thomas McMahon, CEO, Singapore Mercantile Exchange

A brand new commodities exchange is easier to build than a trading community

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:13:52 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Thomas McMahon, CEO, Singapore Mercantile Exchange

Hydropower projects boosting Bhutan’s GDP per capita.

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:12:23 +0000

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Australian liberalisation has moved into reverse

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:59:21 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with John Howard, former prime minister, Australia (1996 to 2007) on stimulus spending in a crisis - state government debt - Australian identity and the immigration issue - reform and competition

Australian liberalisation has moved into reverse

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:56:16 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with John Howard, former prime minister, Australia (1996 to 2007) on monetary policy and economic openness - Australia and the global economy - relations with China and the US - Australian banks

Governance is more important to Africa than aid

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:08:27 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Paul Collier, Professor or Economics and Director, Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford
China’s “infrastructure-for- resources” model in Africa – Measuring resource allocation – The threat from “resource-friends”

Governance is more important to Africa than aid”

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:50:20 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Paul Collier, Professor or Economics and Director, Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford

The lack of an effective pan-African body – Looking at other international instruments beyond aid – Trade, economic governance and private sector development in Africa

“Vietnam will grow loans faster than China”

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:04:18 +0000

Conversation with Ly Xuan Hai, CEO of Vietnam’s Asia Commercial Bank, on Vietnam’s loan growth catching up with China’s – growing the business amid high inflation– benefits and drawbacks of being a small bank – attracting foreign investment

“Vietnam will grow loans faster than China”

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:34:45 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Ly Xuan Hai, CEO, Asia Commercial Bank, on Vietnam’s loan growth catching up with China’s –managing credit risk in a high growth market – dealing with the global financial crisis – growth forecasts for the Vietnamese economy

“Defining counterparty risk better could have mitigated the crisis”

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:00:40 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Michael Zerbs, president and COO, Algorithmics, on defining counterparty risk better – importance of timely information – looking at a range of scenarios to understand risk – averting the Lehman brothers bankruptcy

“Defining counterparty risk better could have mitigated the crisis”

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:27:50 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) C Conversation with Michael Zerbs, president and COO, Algorithmics, on defining counterparty risk better– the importance of a few extreme stress scenarios – the trade-off between predictability and flexibility in stress testing–liquidity improving in the market

“Sri Lanka’s banks starved for capital post-war”

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:47:25 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Rajendra Theagarajah, Managing Director and CEO, Hatton National Bank, on Sri Lankan banks’ need for capital post-war – a pan-Asian business model for remittances – leveraging ties with Indian banks – stimulating loan growth

“Sri Lanka’s banks starved for capital post-war”

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:43:32 +0000

Conversation with Rajendra Theagarajah, Managing Director and CEO, Hatton National Bank, on Sri Lankan banks’ need for capital post-war– responding to the war torn country’s economic challenges– handling stress on banks’ key ratios going forward– privatisation of Sri Lanka’s banking sector

“Perceptions marring economic potential of Pakistani banks”

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:58:14 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Atif Bajwa, President & CEO, MCB Bank, on Pakistani banks losing out due to perceptions about the country –being the most convenient transaction bank in Pakistan– gaining market share through organic growth- on the failure to acquire RBS- Maybank partnership

“Perceptions marring economic potential of Pakistani banks”

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:48:40 +0000

Conversation with Atif Bajwa, President & CEO, MCB Bank, on Pakistani banks losing out due to perceptions about the country – on small businesses, project finance and agriculture being growth drivers for banks

“Indian banks still lack scale”

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:47:48 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with OP Bhatt, Chairman, State Bank of India on playing catch-up with privately-owned banks – raising capital – investing overseas – concerns over technology, staff and risk

“Indian banks still lack scale”

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:47:18 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with OP Bhatt, Chairman, State Bank of India on playing catch-up with privately-owned banks – challenges in developing capital markets – approach to joint ventures – core banking replacement challenges

“Indian banks still lack scale”

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:46:21 +0000

Conversation with OP Bhatt, Chairman, State Bank of India on playing catch-up with privately-owned banks – investing in all parts of the bank – working with consultants – leading $500 billion in infrastructure over next five years

“EU too soft on Greece’s fiscal discipline”

Wed, 26 May 2010 07:06:06 +0000

Conversation with Yves Mersch, Governor, Banque centrale du Luxembourg on the EU’s role in the Greek crisis – on Luxembourg as a financial centre – coping with the crisis – balancing supervisory duties between the central bank and the banking regulator

“EU too soft on Greece’s fiscal discipline”

Wed, 26 May 2010 06:55:12 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Yves Mersch, Governor, Banque centrale du Luxembourg on the EU’s role in the Greek crisis – on what went wrong in the EU monetary policy leading to the Greek crisis – creating crisis resolution regimes

“EU too soft on Greece’s fiscal discipline”

Wed, 26 May 2010 06:17:07 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Yves Mersch, Governor, Banque centrale du Luxembourg on the EU’s role in the Greek crisis – keeping Luxembourg competitive as an international financial centre - views on a proposed bank tax – barriers for entry for new financial centres in Asia

“Bangladesh is now investment grade”

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:24:22 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with K. Mahmood Sattar managing director & CEO at City Bank, Bangladesh – on the central bank’s stance on bank privatisation – financial services innovation – career history and management style

“Bangladesh is now investment grade”

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:23:29 +0000

(Part 2 of 3 ) Conversation with K. Mahmood Sattar managing director & CEO at City Bank, Bangladesh- on the country getting its first sovereign rating – central bank’s change in stance on mobile and internet banking – learning from the Indian regulator –potential for foreign investment in the country – changing the socialist mindset

“Bangladesh is now investment grade”

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:18:32 +0000

Conversation with K. Mahmood Sattar managing director & CEO at City Bank, Bangladesh- on the country getting its first sovereign rating– on the perception of the country – dependence on international aid –the resurgence of banking in Bangladesh– banks exploring rural markets

“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:10:29 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Paul Chow, HKEx chief executive 2003-2009 on not lowering listing standards to attract IPOs – on Moving to a virtual world of exchanges– the importance of home markets – on the emerging best practices of Hong Kong exchanges

“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:09:33 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Paul Chow, HKEx chief executive 2003-2009 on not lowering listing standards to attract IPOs– On ties with China – maintaining the quality of listings – creating a community of due diligence players in Hong Kong– the prospect of relaxing restrictions on exchanges

“The HKEx never lowered standards to attract IPOs”

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:05:21 +0000

Conversation with Paul Chow, Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Chief Executive, 2003-2010 on not lowering listing standards to attract IPOs – tackling the issue of a large number of small brokers in Hong Kong – international broker participation- alternative exchanges and dark pools in Hong Kong

“Sweden’s lessons from the Latvian crisis of 2008″

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:28:52 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Stefan Ingves, chairman of the executive board and governor of the Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, on lessons from the Latvian crisis – the reconfiguration of the regulatory regime – regional co-operation between regulators – the role of markets in banks’ risk management

“Sweden’s lessons from the Latvian crisis of 2008″

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:20:54 +0000

Conversation with Stefan Ingves, chairman of the executive board and governor of the Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, on lessons from the Latvian crisis – government intervention in the financial markets & the changes in the tenets of capitalism – views on bank tax – the need for a national debt office

“CBRC concerned over loopholes in the Basel II framework”

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:13:53 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Han Mingzhi, Director General, International Department at the CBRC on concerns over the Basel II framework –prospects of a cyclical crisis in China – the risks of over-expansion- on monitoring Chinese banks’ overseas business – bilateralism with other countries – the risk of the Chinese economy overheating due to over-expansion of banks

“CBRC concerned over loopholes in the Basel II framework”

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:11:35 +0000

Conversation with Han Mingzhi, Director General, International Department at the CBRC on concerns over the Basel II framework –banking regulatory reform- defining capital for banks- the reasons for banks to have adequate capital

“The HKSE will win, not lose, from yuan rise”

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:56:04 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Ronald Arculli, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing - relationship with CSRC and SFC - bringing natural resources firms to Hong Kong - the criticism of dark pools and alternative trading platforms

“The HKSE will win, not lose, from yuan rise”

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:54:27 +0000

Conversation with Ronald Arculli, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing - expanding the exchange’s product platform - offering RMB products - problems with commodity based products - learning from mistakes to strengthen franchise - the importance of timing of RMB liberalization - the possibility of mergers with exchanges in China

“Changes in global financial regulations will bring us what kind of challenges and opportunities?”

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:11:21 +0000

Conversation with Jiang Jianqing, Chairman of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:07:52 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level - ING Asia acquisition - private banking brands - integration and management change - OCBC as acquisition target

“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:57:12 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level - focusing on differentiation - improving business processes - the Great Eastern acquisition - building product sets

“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:12:00 +0000

Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level - rebuilding OCBC in 2003 - first priorities of a new CEO - the balanced business scorecard - divesting non-core businesses to focus on core

Forty years of Asian development

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:45:23 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Cesar Virata, former prime minister and minister of finance of the Philippines on engagement with China – government, banks, and lessons from the crisis – protectionism and developing markets – the future of Asia and ASEAN

Forty years of Asian development

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:40:12 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Cesar Virata, former prime minister and minister of finance of the Philippines on stages of Asian development – crippled by lack of oil resources – the expense of democracy in the Philippines – models for development – designing a balanced economy

Forty years of Asian development

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:10:12 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Cesar Virata, former prime minister and minister of finance of the Philippines on floating the peso – defending import substitution – improving development budgets and infrastructure

“Leadership from the Crisis Years”

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:40:00 +0000

Sir George Mathewson, former Chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland

“Service is more important than interest rates for retail customers.”

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:58:21 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Anthony Thomson, chairman of Metro Bank, the UK’s newest, on plans to open new stores, growing business and on customer experience being a unique business proposition

-Why profitability stems from offering a good customer experience - on the cost of running the business-lessons from Vernon Hill’s Commerce bank model in the US -on being seen as a retailer rather than a bank

“Service is more important than interest rates for retail customers.”

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:09:21 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Anthony Thomson, chairman of Metro Bank, the UK’s newest, on plans to open new stores, growing business and on customer experience being a unique business proposition

“Analytics is more than statistics”

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:54:38 +0000

Conversation with Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS - capacity, performance and speed key concerns - the efficiencies of grid computing - developing mobile applications and components for queries - building domain knowledge for new business areas

“Philippine banks on track, the leadership of BPI unassailed.”

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:16:03 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Aurelio (Gigi) R. Montinola III, president and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands, believes that the forthcoming elections will not have much an impact on the competition.

“Philippine banks on track, the leadership of BPI unassailed.”

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:15:54 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Aurelio (Gigi) R. Montinola III, president and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands, discusses the business model, alliances and product innovations that are helping keep his eyes on delivering profits to shareholders.

“Philippine banks on track, the leadership of BPI unassailed.”

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:15:43 +0000

Conversation with Aurelio (Gigi) R. Montinola III, president and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands, answers a wide range of questions surrounding his banks competitive strength, the competition and the outlook in this elections year.

“Scaling up the IADB to meet growing development needs”

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:37:32 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank
- responding to criticism makes institutions stronger - don’t force national agendas - processes for starting infrastructure projects - relationship with other development banks - China as a donor member - the future of development banks

“Scaling up the IADB to meet growing development needs”

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:35:05 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Luis Alberto Moreno, President, Inter-American Development Bank
- stepping up lending in a crisis - new challenge in climate change - preparing for a possible $180 billion capital increase - staff skill sets

“Strengthening Mexico’s economy with tough efficiency measures”

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:33:09 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Gerardo Ruiz Mateos, Secretary of Economy of Mexico

“Strengthening Mexico’s economy with tough efficiency measures”

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:06:19 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Gerardo Ruiz Mateos, Secretary of Economy of
Mexico - trade agreements and FTOs - trade with the US - simplifying trade
regulations - deregulating business processes

“Strengthening Mexico’s economy with tough efficiency measures”

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:04:11 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Gerardo Ruiz Mateos, Secretary of Economy of
Mexico - running SOEs as commercial enterprises - investing in offshore oil
fields - banks in Mexico and foreign ownership

“Norway’s SWF concerned about too much regulation”

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:20:46 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Yngve Slyngstad, Executive Director, Norges Bank Investment Management, on SWF investments in the financial services industry - covered bond funding for banks - greatest fears for the financial services industry - general principles for investing rather than investor activism - interest in Asia - Santiago Principles for SWFs

“Norway’s SWF concerned about too much regulation”

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:56:03 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Yngve Slyngstad, Executive Director, Norges Bank Investment Management, on SWF investments in the financial services industry - the role of Norway’s SWF - moving into less-liquid awssets - corporate governance - concerns for the financial services industry - exposure to the US

“CLS: If member banks provide liquidity, what value do they get in exchange?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:29:12 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Rob Close, CEO, CLS Group, on what banks get from CLS in exchange for providing liquidity - FX and settlement risk - settling while Lehman collapsed - a new understanding of risk - process changes after Lehman

“CLS: If member banks provide liquidity, what value do they get in exchange?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:29:09 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Rob Close, CEO, CLS Group, on what banks get from CLS in exchange for providing liquidity - volume aggregation for new entrants - CCPs and providing clearing services - banks as competitors and users - having the renminbi and the rupee in CLS

“CLS: If member banks provide liquidity, what value do they get in exchange?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:29:06 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Rob Close, CEO, CLS Group, on what banks get from CLS in exchange for providing liquidity - the internationalization of closed currencies - the composition of FX volumes - central banks and FX - meeting local market needs

“Can Clearstream replicate its core businesses in new markets?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:26:40 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Jeffrey Tessler, CEO, Clearstream, on replicating core business in other markets - Background of international central securities depositories (ICSDs) - the ICSD duopoly - international vs domestic markets - the case against Clearstream in the EU

“Can Clearstream replicate its core businesses in new markets?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:26:36 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Jeffrey Tessler, CEO, Clearstream, on replicating core business in other markets - the competition at stock exchanges - diversification of exchanges - industry-level consolidation - vertical vs horizontal models: vertical won

“Can Clearstream replicate its core businesses in new markets?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:26:33 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Jeffrey Tessler, CEO, Clearstream, on replicating core business in other markets - Joint ventures instead of acquisitions for interoperability - keeping local systems but allowing access - regulatory efficiencies provide opportunities for CSDs in Europe

“Bank of East Asia’s David Li on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis.”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:21:45 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with David Li, Chairman and CEO of Bank of East Asia, on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis - Dealing with a bank run - relationship with depositors - improving systems after case of internal fraud - the hiring process

“Bank of East Asia’s David Li on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis.”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:21:42 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with David Li, Chairman and CEO of Bank of East Asia, on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis - Managing a China strategy - seeking an IPO in China - building business in Taiwan and a Greater China strategy - wealth management in China - Hong competition and overseas ambitions

“Can Clearstream replicate its core businesses in new markets?”

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:40:16 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Jeffrey Tessler, CEO, Clearstream, on replicating core business in other markets - interoperability in Asia - ICSD harmonisation - Clearstream in Asia

“Richard Thomas, CEO of Gatehouse Bank, on Islamic finance in the UK.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:14:28 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Richard Thomas, CEO, Gatehouse Bank

“Richard Thomas, CEO of Gatehouse Bank, on Islamic finance in the UK.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:33 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Richard Thomas, CEO, Gatehouse Bank

“Richard Thomas, CEO of Gatehouse Bank, on Islamic finance in the UK.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:19 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Richard Thomas, CEO, Gatehouse Bank

“Catherine Vlasto, partner at Genesis Investment, on how investors look at banks in Asia.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:44:30 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Catherine Vlasto , Partner, Genesis Investment Management

“Catherine Vlasto, partner at Genesis Investment, on how investors look at banks in Asia.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:44:21 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Catherine Vlasto , Partner, Genesis Investment Management

“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:11:18 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Jane Diplock, Chairperson of New Zealand Securities Commission, Chairperson of IOSCO - IOSCO’s relationship with other regulators - “are some products too complex to sell?” - innovation and consumer protection

“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:08:13 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Jane Diplock, Chairperson of New Zealand Securities Commission, Chairperson of IOSCO - a definition of systemic risk - the emergence of a global regulator - regulations and the flow of capital

“Jane Diplock, chairperson of IOSCO, says that harmonisation in securities regulation is achievable.”

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:08:05 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Jane Diplock, Chairperson of New Zealand Securities Commission, Chairperson of IOSCO - regulating the OTC market - cross-border supervision - the evolution of IOSCO - financial instrument accounting standards

“Hans Hoogervorst, the chairman of Dutch securities regulator on systemic risks and regulatory structures.”

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:54:19 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Hans Hoogervorst, chairman, Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and vice-chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Committees’ technical committee - OTC markets, transparency and competition - IASB and FASB accounting

“Hans Hoogervorst, the chairman of Dutch securities regulator on systemic risks and regulatory structures.”

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:46:48 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Hans Hoogervorst, chairman, Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and vice-chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Committees’ technical committee
- restructuring supervisory regimes - the twin peaks supervisory model and clear distinction of duties - systemic risk and micro-prudential regulation

“The SDR as a reserve currency won’t fly”

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:11:22 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Raghuram Rajan, former IMF chief ecnomist - stimulus packages - the question of new sources of growth - new inflation challenges

“SWIFT CEO Lazaro Campos says it keeps costs to members competitive.”

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:34 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Lazaro Campos, CEO, SWIFT
- the internet as SWIFT’s key competitor - SWIFT’s changing approach to technology and suppliers - possible investment in IT vendors - distributed architecture

“SWIFT CEO Lazaro Campos says it keeps costs to members competitive.”

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:29 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Lazaro Campos, CEO, SWIFT
- helping banks respond to new regulations - data transparency - cost management - whether to open SWIFT up to outside investors - providing new shared services

“The SDR as a reserve currency won’t fly”

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:26:40 +0000

(part 2 of 3) Quantitative easing and itnerest rates - directed credit - GDP calculation - China and India - generating domestic demand in China

“The SDR as a reserve currency won’t fly”

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:22:40 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Raghuram Rajan, former IMF chief ecnomist - stimulus packages - the question of new sources of growth - new inflation challenges

“SWIFT CEO Lazaro Campos says it keeps costs to members competitive.”

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:17:27 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Lazaro Campos, CEO, SWIFT
- coming through the crisis - domestic infrastructures - an approach to transparency

“Malcolm Gladwell, writer, says the banking crisis was a manifestation of the disease of experts.”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:18:42 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell
Openness to new ideas – class and opportunity in the modern era – the role of failure

“Malcolm Gladwell, writer, says the banking crisis was a manifestation of the disease of experts.”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:16:56 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell
The crisis is a lost opportunity for a tipping point – cultural transformation must be radical – the transparency of information and willingness of individuals to absorb it

“Malcolm Gladwell, writer, says the banking crisis was a manifestation of the disease of experts.”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:15:34 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell
Balancing qualitative and quantitative analysis – large versus small banks – need to teach failed institutions why their cultures failed

“Malcolm Gladwell, writer, says the banking crisis was a manifestation of the disease of experts.”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:11:04 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Gladwell
The psychological approach to understanding financial crises – small mistakes are magnified by herd instincts – the crisis is more similar to the crisis of 1929 than it is dissimilar

“Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics, on mass collaboration technology and its relevance to finance”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:34:59 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Don Tapscott, writer
Different types of collaboration and creation – technology and modernisation – the role of big companies and small companies

“Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics, on mass collaboration technology and its relevance to finance”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:34:45 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Don Tapscott, writer
Peer collaboration entering financial services – financial services’ new modus operandi - sharing intellectual property and risk management data

“Jim Rogers on his investing style and optimism on China”

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:26:11 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Jim Rogers, investor - incompetent regulators, not regulation, caused the crisis - banks should be allowed to fail - abolish the Federal Reserve System for causing bubbles

“Jim Rogers on his investing style and optimism on China”

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:23:50 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Jim Rogers, investor - investing in China - correlating Japan’s development in the 1960s with China’s today - China’s next 100 years

“Jim Rogers on his investing style and optimism on China”

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:21:21 +0000

(part 2 of 4) Conversation with Jim Rogers, investor - commodities versus equities - industrial cycles and China - airlines, agriculture, water and Asian tourism industries

“Jim Rogers on his investing style and optimism on China”

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:11:25 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Jim Rogers, investor - commodities and commodities indices - commodities and inflation over the next five years - the US dollar has no future as a global currency

“Fan Gang on policy makers and the quality of China’s economic data”

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:29:58 +0000

(part 2 of 4) Conversation with Fan Gang, director of the National Insitute of Economic Research - capital markets and private equity
- government control an dliberalisation - over-dependence on banks for finance - the relationship between the PBoC and other financial regulators

“Fan Gang on policy makers and the quality of China’s economic data”

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:26:56 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Fan Gang, director of the National Institute of Economic Research - efficiency and dispersement and use of loans - inflation and deflation in China - stockpiling commodities in China and futures markets

“Fan Gang on policy makers and the quality of China’s economic data”

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:24:46 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Fan Gang, the director of the National Institute of Economic Research of China - long-term structural changes to help non-reserve currency issuers - SDR as evolving global currency - the
road to internationalisation - liberalisation of the RMB

“Fan Gang on policy makers and the quality of China’s economic data”

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:18:10 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Fan Gang, the director of the
National Institute of Economic Research of China - the role of the PBoC’s monetary policy committee - avoiding a slowdown during a global recession -Chinese economic policy concerns - consumer consumption and savings -
corporate savings - reforming the tax system

“CME’s Craig Donohue on collaboration and competition with banks”

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:01:11 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Crag Donohue, CEO of CME Group
- competitions with banks - indices and innovation - globalisation strategy and collaboration - China

“CME’s Craig Donohue on collaboration and competition with banks”

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:57:34 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Craig Donohue, CEO of CME Group
- the derivatives market - hedging commodities - OTC market focus -relationship with banks

“Charles Prince’s new role focuses on governance”

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:16:44 +0000

Conversation with Charles Prince, former Chairman and CEO of Citigroup, Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group and Albright Capital Management

Australia’s Clitheroe: “Financial literacy and financial advocacy are two different things”

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:02:43 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board, and founder of ipac Securities

Board liability in mis-selling - sales structures: commission vs salary - greater fee and product disclosure needed

Australia’s Clitheroe: “Financial literacy and financial advocacy are two different things”

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:59:40 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board, and founder of ipac Securities

Structuring financial literacy programmes - consolidating regulation and consumer representation - knowledge is more powerful than regulation

Australia’s Clitheroe: “Financial literacy and financial advocacy are two different things”

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:56:20 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board, and founder of ipac Securities

Building a national financial literacy strategy - balancing knowledge and regulation

“ICICI chairman KV Kamath on leadership transition and accountability”

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:11:31 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with KV Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank, India
Succession planning - skills new CEOs need - accountibility

“ICICI’s KV Kamath is confident that India will grow 8 percent in 2009″

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:09:20 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with KV Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank, India
Basel II - global issues - G20 - FSB - openness

“ICICI chairman KV Kamath on leadership transition and accountability”

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:12:14 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with KV Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank, India
Succession planning - skills new CEOs need - accountibility

“Wells Fargo’s Dick Kovacevich says that regulators have failed, not regulation”

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:55:12 +0000

Conversation with Dick Kovacevich, chairman emeritus of Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo’s merger with Wachovia - the role of retail banking - using the balance sheet - banking ethics and corporate culture - the failure of regulators and the stress tests

“ICICI’s KV Kamath is confident that India will grow 8 percent in 2009″

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:51:17 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with KV Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank, India
Horizons of growth - online routes - funding costs - lessons - liquidity

“ICICI’s KV Kamath is confident that India will grow 8 percent in 2009″

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:50:48 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with KV Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank, India
Optimism - NPLs leverage - competitiveness

“ICICI’s KV Kamath is confident that India will grow 8 percent in 2009″

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:50:09 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with KV Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank, India
India’s growth - state balance sheet - developing countries

Qatar’s Stuart Pearce: “We are interested in building the insurance sector.”

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:33:44 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Stuart Pearce, CEO, Qatars Financial Centre Authority.

measuring success -optimism in Qatar -regional hub -real economy -cost of business -common GCC -currency

Qatar’s Stuart Pearce: “We are interested in building the insurance sector.”

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:32:00 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Stuart Pearce, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre Authority

criminal law -dialogue with other regulators -quality over quantity -targeted industry growth -Qatar Finance and Business Academy -future milestones

Qatar’s Stuart Pearce: “We are interested in building the insurance sector.”

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:30:24 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Stuart Pearce, CEO, Qatar Financial Centre Authority.
QFC and Qatar diversification one country -two systems -common law -domestic economy -building capacity

“Robert Theleen on small business corporates and privatisation in China”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:55:51 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Robert Theleen, chairman and CEO, ChinaVest

International financial crisis - market correction - consolidation - quality of life - overseas investment - Chinese government - education and the future

“Robert Theleen on small business corporates and privatisation in China”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:45:13 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Robert Theleen, Chairman and CEO, ChinaVest

Venture capital as catalyst - international capital access - inflation and deflation - cost of real capital - innovation in capital sourcing - China

“Robert Theleen on small business corporates and privatisation in China”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:44:14 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Robert Theleen, Chairman and CEO, ChinaVest

Entrepreneurs - privatisation - national strategy - private equity - Americans and China - competition - governance and reform

“Robert Theleen on small business corporates and privatisation in China”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:42:40 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Robert Theleen, Chairman and CEO, ChinaVest

Origin of ChinaVest - infrastructure - Hong Kong - notech - logistic management

“Malaysia’s Zeti says that banks should be rated according to their degree of resilience”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:30:36 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Dato Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Regulation - coordinated Asian response - stress testing - G7 and G20

“Malaysia pushing for the next level of competition in Islamic Banking”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:29:12 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Dato Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Islamic banking - liberalisation - GCC - soundness and stability

“Malaysia’s Zeti says that banks should be rated according to their degree of resilience”

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:23:30 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Dato Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

1997 financial crisis - 2008 crisis - rates and liquidity - rating agencies

“Sir Howard Davies defends the future of UK’s Financial Services Authority”

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:51:43 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Sir Howard Davies, former chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority

Skills for regulation - culture of regulation - US regulatory reform - FSB

“Sir Howard Davies defends the future of UK’s Financial Services Authority”

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:47:47 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Sir Howard Davies, former chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority
Regulatory system models - integrated regulator model - Northern Rock - FSA

“Sir Howard Davies defends the future of UK’s Financial Services Authority”

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:53:09 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Sir Howard Davies, former chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority

Streamlining regulation - Basel I and Basel II - capital requirements - leverage - markets and regulatory structure

ANZ’s Mike Smith: “We may still walk away from the RBS Asian franchise.”

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:42:29 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Mike Smith, CEO, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)

RBS – management changes – competition – shareholders – China – Australian government – future plans

ANZ’s Mike Smith: “We may still walk away from the RBS Asian franchise.”

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:35:55 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Mike Smith, CEO, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
strategy – organic growth – organic franchise – domestic market – Asian expansion – legacy

“HSBC’s Stephen Green on leadership in the financial services industry”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:53:34 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
HSBC board – competencies – size – recruitment – Basel II – pro-cyclicality – liquidity

“HSBC’s Stephen Green on leadership in the financial services industry”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:51:50 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
Nurturing leadership – senior management – compensation structures

“The DIFC’s David Eldon argues that Dubai is on course to become a global player”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:50:10 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with David Eldon, Current Chairman of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, and former Chairman, HSBC Asia Pacific
GCC - common currency - oil and economy - larger neighbours - balancing the global and local

“The DIFC’s David Eldon argues that Dubai is on course to become a global player”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:49:11 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with David Eldon, Current Chairman of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, and former Chairman, HSBC Asia Pacific
Tax havens - Islamic finance companies in the DFIC - elements of a financial centre

“The DIFC’s David Eldon argues that Dubai is on course to become a global player”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:48:00 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with David Eldon, Current Chairman of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, and former Chairman, HSBC Asia Pacific
Dubai - Abu Dhabi - logistics hub - tourism

“David Eldon on the changing nature of leadership”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:39:39 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with David Eldon, Current Chairman of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, and former Chairman, HSBC Asia Pacific
HSBC’s compensation issues - next generation of leaders

“David Eldon on the changing nature of leadership”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:37:50 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with David Eldon, Current Chairman of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, and former Chairman, HSBC Asia Pacific
Leadership before the crisis - compromise and confrontation - profit generalists vs. specialists

“StanChart’s global economist Gerard Lyons on the impact of the world’s economy on banking today”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:30:23 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Dr. Gerard Lyons, chief economist and group head of global research, Standard Chartered Bank
Raising capital - rights issues - Japan - cause of crisis - regulatory landscape - blindsides

“StanChart’s global economist Gerard Lyons on the impact of the world’s economy on banking today”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:29:16 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Dr. Gerard Lyons, chief economist and group head of global research, Standard Chartered Bank
Global corporates - Indonesia - commodities market

“StanChart’s global economist Gerard Lyons on the impact of the world’s economy on banking today”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:28:24 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Dr. Gerard Lyons, chief economist and group head of global research, Standard Chartered Bank
International bank lending - normalisation of financial markets - US dollar

“StanChart’s global economist Gerard Lyons on the impact of the world’s economy on banking today”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:27:30 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Dr. Gerard Lyons, chief economist and group head of global research, Standard Chartered Bank
World economy - confidence shortage - real economy - Middle East and oil

“The IIF’s Dallara says that its members want to avoid the threat of protectionism”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:54:29 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Charles Dallara, Managing Director, Institute for International Finance, the global association of over 380 financial institutions
BIS and IIF check and balance - evolving role of IIF

“The IIF’s Dallara says that its members want to avoid the threat of protectionism”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:52:34 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Charles Dallara, Managing Director, Institute for International Finance, the global association of over 380 financial institutions
Financial protectionism - self-correction – regulation

“The IIF’s Dallara says that its members want to avoid the threat of protectionism”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:51:00 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Charles Dallara, Managing Director, Institute for International Finance, the global association of over 380 financial institutions
Priorities - confidence building - regulation and innovation - IIF representation - G7 and G20

“Bangkok bank president Chartsiri on leadership and maintaining business relevance”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:41:31 +0000

Conversation with Chartsiri Sophonpanich, president and CEO, Bangkok Bank on leadership and maintaining business relevance.
The value of customers - on leadership - nurturing quality -personnel and customers - decision making - consensus building

“Thailand’s banks are sound and able to ride the current crisis”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:39:13 +0000

Conversation with Chartsiri Sophonpanich, president and CEO, Bangkok Bank on why Thailand’s banks are sound and able to ride the current crisis.
Performance and outlook - NPL - shifting the funding structure - strong capitalisation - Thailand’s economy exploring new models for regional growth - consolidation of Thai banks

“Banco Itau’s Setubal says that a strong credit culture can reduce NPLs in Brazil”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:31:18 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Roberto Setubal, president and CEO, Banco Itau Unibanco, the largest bank in South America by market capitalisation
Trading with US$ - globalisation of Brazilian corporates

“Banco Itau’s Setubal says that a strong credit culture can reduce NPLs in Brazil”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:29:10 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Roberto Setubal, president and CEO, Banco Itau Unibanco, the largest bank in South America by market capitalisation
NPLs - Basel II - IIF market reform - government regulation - the need for stability

“Banco Itau’s Setubal says that a strong credit culture can reduce NPLs in Brazil”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:26:58 +0000

(Part of 2 of 4) Conversation with Roberto Setubal, president and CEO, Banco Itau Unibanco, the largest bank in South America by market capitalisation
Difference with Asia - openness of the region to international banks competition - evolving relation with international banks

“Banco Itau’s Setubal says that a strong credit culture can reduce NPLs in Brazil”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:25:21 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Roberto Setubal, president and CEO, Banco Itau Unibanco, the largest bank in South America by market capitalisation
Strengths of the bank - core franchise - risk management culture on Latin American economies - export to Asia - high level of capitalisation - becoming more international

“Banco Itau’s Setubal on leadership during an M&A”

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:20:30 +0000

Conversation with Roberto Setubal, president and CEO, Banco Itau Unibanco, the largest bank in South America by market capitalisation
Leadership - Mergers & Acquisitions

“HSBC’s Stephen Green says that his bank is not going back into consumer finance in the US”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:09:23 +0000

(Part 2 of 5) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
Internal reorganisation and business model shifts

“HSBC’s Stephen Green says that his bank is not going back into consumer finance in the US”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:03:37 +0000

(Part 4 of 5) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
HSBC’s global footprint going forward - Leadership in the financial services industry

“HSBC’s Stephen Green says that his bank is not going back into consumer finance in the US”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:03:33 +0000

(Part 5 of 5) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
Leadership in the financial services industry - Post-Basel II outlook

“HSBC’s Stephen Green says that his bank is not going back into consumer finance in the US”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:55:32 +0000

(Part 1 of 5) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
HSBC’s future US strategy - Crisis recovery and HSBC

“HSBC’s Stephen Green says that his bank is not going back into consumer finance in the US”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:55:26 +0000

(Part 3 of 5) Conversation with Stephen Green, Chairman, HSBC
Views on China - HSBC’s global footprint going forward

“AUB’s Nadel on Kyrgyzstan and entrepreneurship in financial services”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:14:41 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Mikhail Anatolyevich Nadel, chairman, Asia Universal Bank, Kyrgyzstan

Leadership style – staff training

“AUB’s Nadel on Kyrgyzstan and entrepreneurship in financial services”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:14:36 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Mikhail Anatolyevich Nadel, chairman, Asia Universal Bank, Kyrgyzstan
Challenges of the bank - business internationalisation

“Chile’s financial stability underpins its ability to manage inflation”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:52:35 +0000

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Jose de Gregorio, governor, Banco Central de Chile
Central bank priorities - inflation as an economic stabilisation tool - foreign exchange reserves - relationship between central bank and the government - Chile and the global financial architecture

“Chile’s financial stability underpins its ability to manage inflation”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:52:04 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Jose de Gregorio, governor, Banco Central de Chile
Chilean economy in the current crisis economic - monetary policies - domestic capital market - strength of central bank

“Citi’s Donald Hanna thinks through the prospects of decoupling in emerging markets”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:41:19 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Dr. Donald Hanna, global head, emerging markets economic and market analysis, Citibank
Developments in Korea – funding crisis – Japan – economic concerns in the future – promising emerging markets countries

“Citi’s Donald Hanna thinks through the prospects of decoupling in emerging markets”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:40:23 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Dr. Donald Hanna, global head, emerging markets economic and market analysis, Citibank
India evolving after the election – Middle East – Latin America vs. Asia

“Citi’s Donald Hanna thinks through the prospects of decoupling in emerging markets”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:17:51 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Dr. Donald Hanna, global head, emerging markets economic and market analysis, Citibank
Decoupling and the global economy – regional impact – Asia – China

“Towards a globally consistent financial architecture.”

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:03:09 +0000

(Part 1of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Knight, currently vice chairman of Deutsche Bank and the highly regarded former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements
Basel II - need for consistent international, integrated regulation - Northern Rock case - macro-prudential regulation

“Towards a globally consistent financial architecture.”

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:59:46 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Knight, currently vice chairman of Deutsche Bank and the highly regarded former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements
Financial Stability Board - credit growth - expansion of central bank balance sheets

“Towards a globally consistent financial architecture.”

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:57:58 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Knight, currently vice chairman of Deutsche Bank and the highly regarded former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements
Stress testing - compensation - career at Deutsche Bank - leverage ratio - credit rating agencies.

“Emerging markets regulators should not allow governments to misuse monetary policy.”

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:34:28 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Ishrat Husain, Head, National Commission of Government Reform and former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
AML, KYC and anti-terrorist financing - professionalising financial services and regulation - banks diversifying away from large corporate business

“Emerging markets regulators should not allow governments to misuse monetary policy.”

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:32:52 +0000

(Part 3 of 4) Conversation with Ishrat Husain, Head, National Commission of Government Reform and former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
Domestic challenges greater than external challenges - state banks and allocating capital - bankruptcy laws

“Emerging markets regulators should not allow governments to misuse monetary policy.”

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:29:18 +0000

(Part 2 of 4) Conversation with Ishrat Husain, Head, National Commission of Government Reform and former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
Central bank independence and coordination with government - implementing lasting reforms - appointment of central bank governors

“Emerging markets regulators should not allow governments to misuse monetary policy.”

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:13:23 +0000

(Part 1 of 4) Conversation with Ishrat Husain, Head, National Commission of Government Reform and former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan
Emerging market decoupling and real sector linkages - cautious liberalisation and unfettered liberalisation - financial inflows and outflows - the need for a lead regulator

“Towards a globally consistent financial architecture.”

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:07:20 +0000

(Part 4 of 4) Conversation with Malcolm Knight, currently vice chairman of Deutsche Bank and the highly regarded former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements
Stress testing - compensation - career at Deutsche Bank - leverage ratio - credit rating agencies

“Canada’s regulatory response to the Global Economic Crisis was coordinated”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:57:48 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Julie Dickson, Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Canadian banks and Basel II - principle- vs. rules-based regulation

“Canada’s regulatory response to the Global Economic Crisis was coordinated”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:51:37 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Julie Dickson, Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
The nature of competition in Canada - the idea of too-big-to-fail - broader powers to tackle the crisis

“Canada’s regulatory response to the Global Economic Crisis was coordinated”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:49:42 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Julie Dickson, Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
OSFIs interaction with the country’s central bank and other government agencies
- corporate governance and compensation
- Canada’s contribution to international financial regulatory frameworks
- principle- vs. rules-based regulation

“Risk Management reforms will change the way banks do business.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:34:18 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Mark Lawrence, Chairman, Risk Management Sub-committee, Institute of International Finance
Weaknesses in Basel II

“Risk Management reforms will change the way banks do business.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:30:56 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Mark Lawrence, Chairman, Risk Management Sub-committee, Institute of International Finance
Future direction of banks - risk management - liquidity risk - trading risk

“Risk Management reforms will change the way banks do business.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:29:12 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Mark Lawrence, Chairman, Risk Management Sub-committee, Institute of International Finance
Holistic approach to risk management - redesigning the global regulatory framework

“Qatar Financial Centre taking shape.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:24:42 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Desmond Holmes, Managing Director, Banking and Asset Management, Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC)
Development of the asset management industry - developing Qatars capital markets

“Qatar Financial Centre taking shape.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:20:57 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Desmond Holmes, Managing Director, Banking and Asset Management, Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC)
The impact of financial crisis in Qatar - growing interest from Asia in the Middle East

“Qatar Financial Centre taking shape.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:18:44 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Desmond Holmes, Managing Director, Banking and Asset Management, Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC)
financial centres in the Middle East - Qatars value proposition - incentives to attract financial institutions

“The mechanics of meeting the recent US Bank Stress Test deadline.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 13:00:08 +0000

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Charles Richards, Co-founder, QRM (Quantitative Risk Management)
Pro-cyclicality - future risk management priorities - scenario stress testing

“The mechanics of meeting the recent US Bank Stress Test deadline.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 12:58:41 +0000

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Charles Richards, Co-founder, QRM (Quantitative Risk Management)
economic scenarios and modeling - ALM - negotiations with regulators on modeling

“Banks still make good money in transactions and payments.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 09:40:33 +0000

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Gil Gadot, Co-founder, Fundtech
Banks’ revised focus on transaction banking - hidden liquidity and cash and notional pooling - risk management in payments.

“The mechanics of meeting the recent US Bank Stress Test deadline.”

Sun, 03 May 2009 09:18:03 +0000

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Charles Richard, Co-founder, QRM (Quantitative Risk Management)
Basel II - stress testing models at US banks - Basel II in US banks and their focus on Pillar 1 - the failings of value at risk (VAR).