Controversy About The Financial Crisis
The derivative markets have been accused lately for their alleged role in the financial crisis of 2007-2010. The leveraged operations are said to have generated an “irrational appeal” for risk taking, and the lack of clearing obligations also appeared as very damaging for the balance of the market. The G-20’s proposals for financial markets reform all stress these points, and suggest:
- higher capital standards
- stronger risk management
- international surveillance of financial firms' operations
- dynamic capital rules.
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