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ARTICLE · 10 JANUARY 2007

Conference Summary: Basel II and Basel IA: Framework, Issues and Opportunities

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On December 13, 2006, Goodwin Procter LLP and Boston University School of Law’s Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law jointly presented a one-day conference in New York on Basel II and Basel IA. Speakers included representatives from all four federal banking regulators and the New York State Banking Department, the SEC, three rating agencies, affected financial institutions, trade groups and publications, as well as partners in Goodwin Procter’s Financial Services Group.

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Developments of Note

  • Conference Summary: Basel II and Basel IA: Framework, Issues and Opportunities

  • SEC Staff Guidance for Investment Company Registrants Clarifies Application of FASB Interpretation Regarding Uncertain Tax Positions and Delays Interpretation’s Effectiveness

    • Other Items of Note

    1. ICI Issues Model Provisions for Rule 22c-2 Information Sharing Agreements in the Context of Variable Annuity and Life Insurance Products

    2. Goodwin Procter Issues Client Alert Concerning Climate Change Strategies for the Financial Services Industry

    Developments of Note

    Conference Summary: Basel II and Basel IA: Framework, Issues and Opportunities

    On December 13, 2006, Goodwin Procter LLP and Boston University School of Law’s Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law jointly presented a one-day conference in New York on Basel II and Basel IA. Speakers included representatives from all four federal banking regulators and the New York State Banking Department, the SEC, three

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