WASHINGTON – Renewed political commitment is needed both at the national and global level to complete the financial reform agenda, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in April.

WASHINGTON – Financial markets must exercise continual vigilance against the threat of cyberattacks, the deliberate exploitation of computer systems for criminal purposes, according to America’s financial stability watchdog.

BASEL – Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives notional amounts outstanding totalled $633 trillion at end-December 2012, down from $639 trillion at end-June 2012 and $707 trillion at end-June 2011, the latest (May, 2013) figures from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) show.

WASHINGTON – Enhancing the profile of America’s stock market watchdog as a globally-focused regulator is an on-going priority, the US Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) new chairman, Mary Jo White, said in May.

NORWALK, Connecticut – America’s accounting rules maker has chosen a staff member, Russell Golden, as the organisation’s new head as it faces challenging times on the international front.

As US regulators decide who’s a non-bank SIFI and who isn’t, some analysts fear life firms will get treated like banks

Regulator broadens attack on Europe’s insurance project but stands accused of ‘EU-bashing’. Delay blamed on governments

With the global deadline missed, national rulemaking is causing confusion and increasing costs, according to industry critics

America's credit loss accounting plans get hostile reaction, and critics want rift healed with international rulemakers

LONDON, April 23 (Global Risk Regulator) – A spat between Europe and America over US plans to force foreign banks to hold more capital is yet another dispute that threatens to undermine international agreement on financial reform, according to Europe’s top financial regulator.