International

Clearing & Post-Trade

IOSCO Updates OTC Derivatives Information Repository

By Samuel Riding | 05/04/2016

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

Capital Adequacy

BCBS Moots Restrictions on Internal Capital Models

By Samuel Riding | 28/03/2016

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

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

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.

Model Risk

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.

Capital Adequacy

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.

Capital Adequacy

Basel III: Where Bank Risk Lies

By Peter Guy | 14/03/2016

Concluding Basel III’s targets marks a regulatory accomplishment, but big banks may not necessarily be safer or better run.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IOSCO Eyes Conduct in 2016 Risk Report

By Samuel Riding | 03/03/2016

Report also includes in-depth analysis of bond liquidity, collateral and cyber threats.

Payments & Settlements

The Cashless Economy – Closer Than You Think

By Peter Guy | 29/02/2016

Determined financial regulation and proven technology could result in the cashless society needed for negative rates.

Capital Adequacy

When Regulations Drive Value

By Peter Guy | 15/02/2016

How regulatory issues play a key, but unintended role in the pressure on Deutsche Bank and BEA.