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Derivatives, credit spreads and liquidity issues top of the list
European Central Bank lending is continuing to facilitate liquidity in financial markets as intended, says Fitch Ratings in a report published today.The rating agency says that its findings run counter to some reports that European banks are increasingly using ECB lending facilities to meet core funding needs.“We believe that none of the national banking systems […]
Despite the intriguing opportunities in the U.S., many will think twice — given current market conditions
Volatile financial markets have caused many financial institutions to call for relaxation of fair value accounting
Further pockets of negative rating actions are possible
Proposals include higher capital requirements for structured credit products
Role of bank CFO evolving towards leadership
Ratings for U.S. and Swiss banking systems hit by subprime crisis
Other banks see their reputations tarnished: report