New regulator finally takes over as bank problems recede. But impact will be slow. Banks start preparing for capital accord

Europe\'s Solvency II insurance supervision project will be a major test of the Lamfalussy process. It looks like a long haul with accounting uncertainties predominating. By David Keefe

The European Commission\'s February working paper* on Solvency II attracted comment letters from some 30 states, trade organisations, insurance firms, specialists and consultants. Here\'s a cross section of what they say

The right IT is crucial in the era of risk-based regulation and Basel II. Centerprise\'s Reto Tuffli and Marnie Rosenberg argue the merits of BPM - business process management

LONDON, May 10 - Bank regulators from leading industrial countries are set to meet this evening (Monday) in Basel, Switzerland to finalise the package of proposals that will be presented to a landmark, two-day meeting of the full Basel Committee, starting Tuesday.

BRUSSELS, May 14 - The European Commission has yet to decide whether to follow the new two-stage timetable proposed earlier this week for bringing the Basel II bank accord into effect.

BASEL, May 11 - The Basel Committee of bank regulators from 13 leading countries announced today (Tuesday) that it had reached a consensus on its sweeping revamp of rules to bolster the solvency of the world\'s banking system.

LONDON, January 24 - UK regulators are accelerating plans to reform governance of life insurance firms, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) said today.

Sydney, January 15 - Australian regulators today issued consultation proposals for a revised set of prudential returns designed to give a more accurate insight into the state of the retirement pensions industry.

London, January 15 - Management problems were the root cause of every failure or near failure of an insurance company in the European Union (EU) since 1996, according to a study by EU supervisors.