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August / September 2011: Regulars Contents
A question of judgmentSIMON THOMPSON welcomes the new Prudential Regulatory Authority’s “judgment-based” approach to banks’ culture and competence. The Chartered Banker Professional Standards help provide a useful framework, he says.
News round-upA digest of what’s happening in banking and financial services.
Institute newsNew events and other updates.
Performance bonds *ALEX INNES of Semple Fraser emphasises that care is essential when drawing up performance bonds.
Changing face of regulation *CHRIS HORNE of Campbell Dallas argues that it’s time for a clear, common-sense approach to regulation.
Caring about competenciesIn the second part of a series we take a look at the evidence requirements of the Institute’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme, monitoring and CPD resources.
World of differenceThe approach to ethical questions can vary from country to country, says BOB SOUSTER. Is it a case of “When in Rome…”?
Keep it simpleWhat should the philosophy behind better regulation be, asks ROGER STEARE.
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