International Finance

Tag : British Bankers Association

Wealth Management

Greater interest in savings and investment products

UK private banking and wealth management sector calls for ‘a measured and appropriate regulatory regime’ to ensure London remains a global centre of excellence February 2, 2017: The Private Banking and Wealth Management (PBWM) industry has experienced significant growth in assets in recent years, boosting broader UK economic growth and helping individuals and families plan...
Banking

Transatlantic Exchange Operator to Takeover Scandal hit LIBOR

The winning subsidiary known as NYSE Euronext Rate Administration Limited is scheduled to complete the transfer by 2014. July 11,2013 : International Finance Magazine reports on the takeover of the traditional rate setter by an independent private company and a threadbare analysis of how the new mechanism shall prevent fraudulent rate setting by elite banks and...
Islamic Banking

Promoting Cross-Border Islamic Finance Business Between Malaysia and the United Kingdom

United Kingdom have taken a key interest in Islamic Banking and have undertaken greater initiative in cross border trade. Malaysian and UK Islamic banks have agreed to undertake greater collaboration in cross-border Islamic liquidity management transactions. The decision was made at the end of the Malaysian-UK Islamic Treasurers Workshop, which was held at the Westminster...
Banking

Bank Penalties on Risk Management Failures Raise Enormously in U.K.

The Financial Conduct Authority has levied a fine of more than £ 292 million pounds ($458 million) against firms which have inadequate risk management controls.  June 19, 2013 : International Finance Magazine gives you the story on LIBOR manipulation and the impact of the Financial Services Act 2012 which has given more powers to exert pressure...
Uncategorized

Promoting Cross-Border Islamic Finance Business Between Malaysia and the United Kingdom

United Kingdom have taken a key interest in Islamic Banking and have undertaken greater initiative in cross border trade. Malaysian and UK Islamic banks have agreed to undertake greater collaboration in cross-border Islamic liquidity management transactions. The decision was made at the end of the Malaysian-UK Islamic Treasurers Workshop, which was held at the Westminster...