Information on "Financial Transparency"
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Another Fine Mess: Repairing the Governance of International Financial Regulation
Author: Pierre Siklos
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper explores ways to repair the governance of international financial regulation and its interaction with other elements of macroeconomic policies. More on «Another Fine Mess: Repairing the Governance of International Financial Regulation»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
The Japanese Fast-Start Finance Contribution
Author: Takeshi Kuramochi, Noriko Shimizu, Smita Nakhooda, Taryn Fransen
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
This report analyzes the implementation of Japan's 'fast start finance' programs as part of developed countries' commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. More on «The Japanese Fast-Start Finance Contribution»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Federal Buildings Fund
Author: David J Wise
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the factors affecting the resources in the Federal Buildings Fund (FBF). More on «Federal Buildings Fund»
January 2012
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2012
Regulation of European Banks and Business Models: Towards a New Paradigm?
Author: Rym Ayadi, Emrah Arbak, Willem Pieter de Groen
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report analyzes bank business models and bank risk, performance, governance and transparency. More on «Regulation of European Banks and Business Models: Towards a New Paradigm?»
December 2011
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2 Dec 2011
Placing EU Banks under Undue Stress
Author: Karel Lannoo
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
In this commentary, the author supports the adoption of the Basel III ratio of tangible equity (or leverage ratio) as a criterion for the analysis of the capital needs of the EU banking sector, as opposed to the core Tier-1 ratio. More on «Placing EU Banks under Undue Stress»
November 2011
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16 Nov 2011
The Finance Crisis: Lessons Learned From Canada and the Way Forward
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This document summarizes the themes raised at a 2011 conference on the implications of the global financial crisis for Canada. More on «The Finance Crisis: Lessons Learned From Canada and the Way Forward» -
Nov 2011
Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Content, Scope and Standardisation
Author: Collette Schulz-‐Herzenberg, Shireen Mukadam, Jamy Felton
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief addresses the scope, content and standardization of financial disclosure records. More on «Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Content, Scope and Standardisation» -
Nov 2011
Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Public Access to Information
Author: Shireen Mukadam, Collette Schulz-Herzenberg, Jamy Felton
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This policy brief addresses the issue of public access to financial disclosure information, and discusses why public access is critical to monitoring and oversight of potential conflicts of interests in South Africa. More on «Implementing Financial Disclosure in Local Government: Public Access to Information »
October 2011
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17 Oct 2011
Achieving Sustainable Growth
Author: Wolfgang Schäuble
Publisher: Chatham House
In this speech, the German Federal Minister of Finance discusses the ongoing economic downturn in the Eurozone and the wider global economy. More on «Achieving Sustainable Growth»
September 2011
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23 Sep 2011
DOD Financial Management: Improved Controls, Processes, and Systems Are Needed for Accurate and Reliable Financial Information
Author: Asif A Khan
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
As one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world, the Department of Defense (DOD) faces many challenges in resolving serious problems in its financial management and related business operations and systems. More on «DOD Financial Management: Improved Controls, Processes, and Systems Are Needed for Accurate and Reliable Financial Information»
