INTERNATIONAL

The Model Question: Internal or Standardised?

By Editors | 19/04/2016

Whether to pursue approval for internal models or adopt the standardised approach proposed by regulators is one of the key conundrums for banks today, particularly the major players in OTC markets.

The Folly of Living Wills

By Peter Guy | 18/04/2016

Planning for the afterlife, never a pleasant topic for mortals, is even more difficult for ‘too big to fail’ banks.

Panama Shell Games

By Peter Guy | 09/04/2016

The real story of the Panama Papers is the failure of regulations to stop tax havens.

Market Infrastructure

IOSCO Issues Cyber Risk Study

By Samuel Riding | 07/04/2016

Report explores approach to cyber risks of Singapore and Australian regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Updates OTC Derivatives Information Repository

By Samuel Riding | 05/04/2016

Information on central clearing requirements covers Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Moots Restrictions on Internal Capital Models

By Samuel Riding | 28/03/2016

Consultation suggests measures will address ‘excessive variability’ in capital requirements

Valeant Decline Exposes Research Regulation Failures

By Peter Guy | 21/03/2016

Regulating sell side research conflicts with investment banking has failed. It’s time for a new model.

FASB Confirms Simplified Contingent Call, Put Reporting

By Samuel Riding | 18/03/2016

ISDA-backed guidance expected to reduce incidence of calls and puts being separately accounted for.

Market Infrastructure

BCBS Proposes Overhaul of Capital Disclosure Rules

By Samuel Riding | 16/03/2016

Committee wants large banks using internal models to provide standardised comparison with smaller peers.