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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 7, 2010
Economic Crises
Prime Brokers and Derivatives Dealers
Overview Runs by prime-brokerage clients and derivatives counterparties were a central cause of the global financial crisis. These runs precipitated the failures of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brother…
February 22, 2010
Corporate Governance
Regulation of Executive Compensation in Financial Services
Overview Many people argue that inappropriate compensation policies in financial companies contributed to the global financial crisis. Some say the overall level of pay was too high. Others critic…
December 21, 2009
Oceans and Seas
The Global Oceans Regime
This page is part of the multimedia Global Governance Monitor. Scope of the Challenge Oceans are the source of life on earth. They shape the climate, feed the world, and cleanse the air we brea…
October 28, 2009
Economic Crises
Improving Resolution Options for Systemically Relevant Financial Institutions
Overview There are critical holes in the existing regulatory framework for handling large complex financial institutions that become impaired. This uncertainty makes it difficult for regulators to…
July 29, 2009
Financial Markets
Regulation of Retirement Saving
Overview Retirement saving is undergoing a fundamental change as employers shift from defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) accounts. Defined contribution pla…
