Publications
This page lists the IRSG's reports, position papers and other publications.
EU Banking Union - Operational Issues and Design Considerations
This practitioner policy paper explores the EU Commission’s proposals for a Eurozone banking union.
Published: 4/10/2012Anglo-French Committee Letter on Trade Finance
Letter from the Anglo-French Committee of the City of London in support of proposed amendments to CRD4 in relation to trade finance.
Published: 25/07/2012IRSG response to European Commission Green Paper on Shadow Banking
This response from the IRSG to the European Commission's consultation on Shadow Banking considers that market finance plays a vial role in providing finance to the wider economy.
Published: 14/06/2012A Financial Transaction Tax - review of impact assessments
This report examines the question of the impact of transaction taxes, with a focus on the proposed EU financial transaction tax (FTT)
Published: 30/03/2012IRSG briefing on third country provisions in the EC Proposal for a revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation
This paper, produced by the IRSG MiFID Working Group, focuses on the implications for EU markets and the EU economy of the third country provisions in the EC Proposal for a revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MiFID/MiFIR).
Published: 30/03/2012IRSG position paper on the European Commission Markets in Financial Instruments Directive proposals
This paper sets out the IRSG's position on MiFID. The IRSG believes that, to enable international capital flows to continue, significant improvements are needed to the MiFID/R proposals.
Published: 24/02/2012Trends in IPO listings by SMEs in the EU
This report examines the reasons behind the fall in US IPOs and assesses recent trends in European IPOs.
Published: 20/10/2011The implications of the new financial regulatory architecture
This report looks at the strategic implications of the new financial regulatory architecture within the EU and the UK.
Published: 6/10/2011IRSG response to European Commission consultation on the EU Corporate Governance Framework
This paper sets out the IRSG's response to the European Commission’s Green Paper on the EU Corporate Governance Framework.
Published: 22/07/2011
IRSG response to HMT consultation “Financial Sector Resolution: Broadening the Regime”
A response to HM Treasury’s consultation on a possible recovery and resolution framework for financial institutions other than banks.
Published: 15/11/2012