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Basel Regulators Ease Leverage-Ratio Rule for Banks

Published on: Monday, January 13, 2014 by Paul Stanbridge

Global regulators diluted a planned debt limit for banks amid warnings that the rule would penalize low-risk financial activities and curtail lending. . .
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-12/banks-get-scaled-back-rule-on-debt-limit-from-basel-regulators.html



Bankers accused of using ‘sneaky ways to dodge bonus limits’

Published on: Monday, January 13, 2014 by Paul Stanbridge

Bankers are using “sneaky” ways of avoiding the European Union’s new cap on  bonus sizes, a think tank has claimed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25689877#



US Supreme Court to hear Argentina case

Published on: Monday, January 13, 2014 by Paul Stanbridge

The US Supreme Court has agreed to rule on whether Argentina’s assets are protected from hedge funds seeking to be paid back. . .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25652101#



Bankers Pitching Avoidance Advice as Activists Amass Record Cash

Published on: Monday, January 6, 2014 by Paul Stanbridge

The surge in investor activist campaigns sees investment banks seek to identify companies at risk for activism.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-06/bankers-pitching-avoidance-advice-as-activists-amass-record-cash.html



Barclays Poised To Back Down Over Pay Plans

Published on: Monday, January 6, 2014 by Paul Stanbridge

Barclay’s investors to influence their bonus and pay plans?

http://news.sky.com/story/1190587/barclays-poised-to-back-down-over-pay-plans