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Spring 2009

The continuing financial turbulence has accelerated new and pending regulations and governance. This issue of Thought, titled “Risk and Regulatory Landscape,” examines key issues surrounding disclosure, compliance, due diligence, and fair value pricing.

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	Financial Sector CEOs on Fixing the U.S. Economy Jamie Dimon discusses CEOs' views on the Obama administration's plan for fixing the U.S. economy.
	Topsy-Turvy Regulation Court cases in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom reveal gaps in global derivatives regulations.
	What Becoming 'Local' Really Means In Germany and Switzerland, local providers offer investment funds and pension funds a distinct advantage.
	Board Involvement in Service Provider RFPs A four-phase approach shows how directors can play a more active role in a fund's RFP process.
	Compliance Reporting Services in Australia & New Zealand Compliance reporting is a critical element of risk management, and J.P. Morgan clients are using enhanced services to detect and address violations of their investment rules.
	The Quest for Greater Transparency in Valuation and Pricing Five best practices to help fund managers address complex reporting requirements, including a focus on J.P. Morgan's approach to FAS 157.
	The World is Changing for ETFs Many active investors flocked to exchange-traded funds, spurring the launch and expansion of ETF products in 2009.
	Regulating Through the Crisis: Short Selling Securities regulators are joining forces across borders to close regulatory gaps with a consistent, global approach.
	Solid Risk Management as a Guiding Principle J.P. Morgan's Securities Lending business takes a multilayer approach to risk.
	Hard-to-Value Assets in Uncertain Times Valuing illiquid investments poses a unique challenge to LPs in private equity, real estate and infrastructure.
	Investing Without Precedent J.P. Morgan market strategists point to the unique factors that triggered the current recession, and identify both ongoing challenges and signs of recovery.
	The United States Treasury Market: Could Evolution Trigger Revolution? The Federal Reserve encourages Treasury market participants to implement a new system.
	FASB Finalizes Rules for Financial Reporting of DB Plan Assets Breaking down the five major areas of FSP FAS 132(R)-1, which establishes new reporting requirements for DB plan sponsors.
	Understanding Value at Risk (VaR) VaR becomes a powerful tool for measuring risk when investors fully understand what it is and how to use it.

Thought Magazine

Spring 2009