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Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy: Lessons learned for the survivors
This report that provides our firm's point of view regarding risk management areas on which financial services firms should be focused and a framework for establishing or enhancing risk management practices.
A new foundation A New Foundation: Rebuilding Financial Supervision and Regulation: Some initial observations on key areas
 Presented in the form of a white paper, the proposal describes the reasons driving each of the main objectives and sets forth a number of specific legislative and regulatory actions intended to achieve the objectives. No statutory language has been provided, but, in a number of areas, key legal concepts or provisions to be included in legislation are set forth in detail. PwC's whitepaper includes our observations on the key issues outlined in the proposal.
Private banking and wealth management Global Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2009 -- A new era: Redefining ways to deliver trusted advice
 Established since 1993, this year's survey features data from 238 wealth managers in 40 countries. It includes input from senior management, with respondents ranging from global banks to specialists boutiques, family offices and high net worth individuals, providing significant insights into the global private banking and wealth management marketplace. Click to learn more about this year's key themes and findings.
Prime broker assurance Prime broker assurance: Responding to market changes and pressures for increased transparency and risk management
 Increased market competition and client focus on risk management may require Prime Brokers to rethink how they provide assurance over their internal controls. Prime Brokers who are currently able to respond to requests for greater transparency will be in a position to differentiate and position themselves in the changing market landscape as a service provider able to meet the demands of their clients.
Bad banks Stabilizing and reviving the financial system
 Employing guarantee structures, “bad banks,” and other mechanisms to combat the financial crisis

Disruptions in the financial markets, increased regulatory complexity and operational risk are major challenges for domestic and international banking institutions and capital markets-securities firms. These challenges, along with event-driven opportunities and new technologies have transformed the sector. In the current risk-adverse climate, institutions seek innovative solutions and ways to reduce their exposure.

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