Dead and buried

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The BCCI was a bank involved in money laundering and other illegal activities and there were problems both within the bank and in terms of international regulations. The lessons from this case show a continuing need for better international cooperation.

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Basle bust

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There is a debate on capital adequacy requirements for banks and on the regulation of hedge funds. Internal credit ratings have been proposed but present difficulties. Supervisors will monitor lending practices even if there is a lack of agreement on regulation.

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Capital cushion fight

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Issues related to the regulation of the banking industry are examined in detail. Capital charges are planned to deal with operational risk, and these are assessed.

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