In its recent March report, two particularly note worthy observations are made in relation to the OECD's projections and predictions about possible outcomes of the recent COVID-19 outbreak (See Le Figaro, 2020):“The OECD put forward two main possible scenarios: The first, the basic one, which...

This article considers the possible outcomes of the 2000 Presidential election results and the consequences which the war in Iraq has generated in respect of US-Middle East relations, US- China-relations, US-UK relations, as well as the rest of the world. It also serves as a poignant reminder...

On the 2nd October 2016, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, that Article 50 – the formal process for leaving the European Union, would be triggered by the end of March 2017. This in effect, should facilitate...

Whilst economic, political linkages and relationships constitute the theme of this paper, the paper also attempts to address why central bank independence still lacks certain vital attributes which embody adequate governance and accountability mechanisms -- which are necessary if better results...

In what ways can changes to the structure of regulation (as well as other regulatory reforms) mitigate the effects of policies which trigger financial instability? More specifically policies, information asymmetries or externalities which could give rise to bank contagion, systemic/liquidity...

As well as providing an analysis of how financial stability could be sustained through the appropriate targeting of policy instruments at debt gearing, this paper aims to provide an overview of the respective roles which governments and shareholders could assume in deterring financial...

This paper addresses factors which have prompted the need for further revision of banking regulation, with particular reference to the Capital Requirements Directive. The Capital Requirements Directive (CRD), which comprises the 2006/48/EC Directive on the taking up and pursuit of the business...

The past few years have seen a growing trend towards the focus on audit liability. In the UK, the Company Law Reform Bill which became the Companies Act 2006, has removed the previously existing limits on auditor liability and compelled an agreement between the company and the auditor. As well...