Financial services
Technology, globalization, convergence and consolidation are transforming the financial services industry. Your company needs someone to help you make decisions that are right for your business. Grant Thornton professionals understand the complex and changing world of financial services and can offer specialized knowledge and attention to help meet your needs.
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CFTC proposes adjusted net capital increase
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed to increase minimum adjusted net capital requirements for futures commission merchants and introducing brokers. These proposed rules aim to protect investors and enhance the integrity of futures markets as the market has become more consolidated.Learn more in this issue of Financial Bulletin.
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Hedge funds: Bet on more regulation
Sweeping changes are in store for the country’s financial oversight system. What will they mean for hedge funds? This issue of Hedge FundAdviser explores potential winds of change in the industry, what provisions a final bill might contain and how hedge funds can prepare.
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Banks: Align risk with strategy
Risk may be the determining factor of survival and success in the current environment. Respondents of Grant Thornton LLP and Bank Director magazine's 16th Bank Executive Survey pointed to a number of concerns. Enterprise risk management can help align those risks with strategy, determining how much uncertainty is acceptable and how much actually could add value. Read more in this issue of Currency.
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16th Bank Executive Survey
How are banks coping with the current environment? Executives are exploring ways to sustain funding and grow, from core deposits and initial public offerings to loan sales and acquisitions. The majority also are working to meet the needs of a future generation of customers. Learn more about their top concerns and strategies for growth in Grant Thornton and Bank Director magazine's 16th Bank Executive Survey.
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Outlook for M&A
Leaders from the investment banking, accounting and legal industries gathered at Bank Director magazine’s Acquire or be Acquired conference to participate in a series of roundtable discussions. We are able to share the results of the roundtables in a special report that provides insight on the effect that the nation’s economic turmoil, market volatility and political upheaval are likely to have on the banking business and your potential for growth and transactions in the year ahead.
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Enterprise risk management: A financial services survival kit
This issue explains how financial services firms can use enterprise risk management (ERM) to align risk with overall strategy and ultimately help preserve and enhance value.
Interim final regs for TARP will impact executive compensation
The Obama administration’s new approach to executive pay may prompt sighs of relief from many banking executives, but could cause further frustration due to the lack of specific guidance.
Are you addressing today’s new expectations from investigators and regulators?
Listen to a podcast excerpt of a recent webcast on governance, risk and compliance for hedge funds and private equity funds.
Enterprise risk management: A case study
Recently, an asset management firm turned to Grant Thornton to implement safeguards. Read on to find out our approach, the project's results and how we can help you implement a similar program.