Summer 2011

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With mid-year’s approach, one topic in particular – the global regulatory landscape – continues to present challenges. Complex changes are underway which may affect front, middle and back office operations for some and create opportunities for others. Hence, this issue of Thought, titled “Risk and Regulation,” is devoted to the transformative nature of risk and regulatory affairs.

Inside you’ll find insight into the policy debate underway in the European pensions industry as well as an overview of OTC derivatives in the midst of changes mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. We take a look at the potential for various regional integration initiatives underway in Asia. We also review what custody clients may expect from their service provider in the midst of a crisis situation. We examine the requirements for transparency faced by private equity real estate fund sponsors and, finally, oversight as it relates to securities lending.

Thank you for reading and, as always, your questions and comments are welcome and may be sent to thought_magazine@jpmorgan.com.