Opinions

• Lehman, Merrill, and Bear — Oh My
  Assessing the fallout as well as the future of the banking industry can help us return to a healthier place.
• Risk Mitigation Lies in Diversity
  In response to The Counterparty Risk Management Policy Group's report issued last week, Philippe Carrel, EVP of Risk Management at Thomson Reuters, comments on the report in which the leading banks pledge reforms to limit their own risk.

Research

• There Are Changes Ahead for Asset Managers Including Increased Autonomy and a New Skill Requirements
  The regulatory environment and the structure of the securities market are in a state of transition. The upside for asset managers is increased autonomy.

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