Speaking in Helsinki today, Paul Tucker considers the implications of the reforms of banking for the credit system. He outlines the possible shape of a Capital Accord for the future, catering for banks in distress as well as in health; tries to dispel some commonly held misconceptions of how macroprudential variations of capital requirements will affect credit conditions; and outlines some thoughts on how the reforms might influence the shape of the financial system.

The role of emerging Asian markets has changed and these markets are now the engine of profitable growth for global consumer products (CP) companies and retailers.

The connection between energy and water, often referred to as the "energy water nexus" is collecting attention from business leaders, policy makers, and citizens alike. In short, this term refers to the close link between water and energy.

The volume of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the US remains anemic. Even the highly anticipated Dell transaction fell through. In spite of large cash positions on corporate balance sheets, the CEOs are not pulling the trigger.

This weeks ISM report confirmed what was already visible in the Markit PMI figures - the "spring slowdown" in US manufacturing is here.

Persistently low yields have led corporate cash managers and corporate treasury consultants to think more creatively about how to achieve higher returns without taking excessive risk and maintaining appropriate liquidity, according to Fitch Ratings.

Kamakura Corporation reported Monday that the Kamakura troubled company index ended the month of May at 7.88%, a decline of 0.11% since the end of April.

The lights may have finally stopped flickering in the utility world. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is pledging to pay $5.6 billion for NV Energy. That's a clear signal that electric generation may kick into high gear to satisfy improving economic conditions around the nation and specifically a healthier housing market in Nevada.

The debate around "too big to fail" of the US banking system is often infused with political rhetoric and media hype. Let's go through some Q&A on the subject and discuss the facts.

In new research, TABB Group says the search for liquidity and the need to maximize commission dollars requires that buy-side equities traders eke alpha from every trade.