The Economist (Intelligence Unit) 2012 - Benefits and unintended consequences of financial markets reform

Insides from an executive survey. 32 p.The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is an independent business within the Economist Group.
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Regulatory pros and cons
Overall expectations of regulatory impact vary
OTC derivatives overhauled
Corporate responses
The bottom line
Potential consequences
Appendix: survey results