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• The Interdependence of Risks
  Recent regulatory initiatives, including proposed changes to the CAMELS ratings for banks, treat risk stripes as separate and independent from… Read more: The Interdependence of Risks
• Regulatory Capture Revisited: The Tone from the Top
  An earlier post discussed how the tone from the top can either mitigate or reinforce concerns around regulatory capture. The… Read more: Regulatory Capture Revisited: The Tone from the Top
• Concentrations of “Low Risk” Assets
  Excessive asset or liability concentrations have historically played a large role in bank failures. A recent proposal to revise the… Read more: Concentrations of “Low Risk” Assets
• In Search of … Material Financial Risk
  Banking regulators claim that they are not loosening regulation and supervision but rather shifting the focus from box-checking processes to… Read more: In Search of … Material Financial Risk
• Travel: Some Guiding Principles
  Whether for business or pleasure, travel remains a big part of our lives. The world is replete with guidebooks, videos,… Read more: Travel: Some Guiding Principles