News and Commentary - August 31, 2006

CFA Institute Recognizes PRMIA Institute Courses with Professional Development Credits for Delegates
Revised Statement on Complex Structured Financial Instruments
The issues of External Data in models isn`t to be expected
Basel II NPR could ask for comment on simpler methods; FDIC's Bair hopes for agency agreement before Congressional hearings
Basel II: The Gang of Four Shifts the Agenda
August Report 2006- Compliance and Market Risk News
Jobs Open in 10 Countries

New PRMIA Event Presentations Available

Past and Future of Liquidity Risk Management - A Regulatory Perspective, Vincent Baritsch, Financial Services Authority
The US Pension Crisis (Multiple Presentations)

News and Research from PRMIA Institute Partner Universities

Speculative Bubbles in the S&P 500: Was the Tech Bubble Confined to the Tech Sector?
A Framework for Assessing Corporate Governance Reform