Andrew Bailey
BoE deputies suggest refinements to EU law-making
Andrew Bailey and Jon Cunliffe say the European Union has room for improvement when it comes to efficient, effective legislation
Bank of England spells out resolution plans
Central bank details its approach to resolving a failed financial institution, including the use of bail-in, restructuring and international cooperation with other regulators
Bailey accuses EBA of comms blunder
BoE deputy says EBA ‘incorrectly transmitted’ the news that its vote on an opinion regarding bonus caps had been unanimous - as he voted against it
BoE's Bailey calls for ‘much more systematic approach' to financial sanctions
Bank of England's senior prudential regulator recognises need for clear understanding of when and to whom sanctions apply; calls for greater international co-operation
BoE's Andrew Bailey says Basel III will be more transparent in the future
Head of the Prudential Regulation Authority also argues level of ‘precision' for rules sought by banks and investors ‘is not realistic'
Cut in capital requirements opens door for new UK banks
Regulators say efforts to lower barriers of entry for small banks, including lower capital requirements and easier application process, is spurring competition
Balkanisation a ‘real threat' to globalised banking, says PRA head Bailey
Bank of England deputy governor and head of the Prudential Regulation Authority warns that essential global financial services are under threat, in Directory of Financial Regulators 2014 foreword
BoE floats bonus clawback plan
Prudential Regulation Authority issues consultation on new powers to claw back bonuses in case of misconduct; Katharine Braddick reiterates ‘misgivings’ about bonus caps
Banks could be forced to leave UK if home regulators are found wanting
Draft rules published today by the UK banking supervisor put pressure on non-EEA countries to up supervision of banks that want to do business in London
Bank of England has no evidence it 'condoned' FX market manipulation
UK central bank launched an investigation into allegations its own staff condoned foreign exchange market manipulation, months before the case came to light last week
Bailey sets resolution criteria for foreign banks' UK branches
Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey says foreign banks will not be able to operate branches in the UK if their home regulator’s resolution regime is not up to scratch
Early-warning indicators needed to address failings in Solvency II - PRA chief
Effective and prudent solution needed on Solvency II matching adjustment, says Bank of England deputy governor Andrew Bailey
BoE's Tucker wants immediate 3% leverage ratio in UK
BoE deputy governor Paul Tucker calls for 3% leverage ratio to be imposed immediately on UK banks; says banking crisis has taken capacity out of financial system
BoE’s Bailey sets out limits to central bank SME support
Andrew Bailey says central bank schemes such as funding for lending are restricted due to the presence of structural market failures
UK regulator right to retain flexibility to force changes on internal models
Head of the PRA plans to use early warning indicators in supervisory work, notwithstanding the risk of EU challenge
BoE’s Bailey questions why top managers not punished for failure
Head of prudential regulator says it is ‘more than odd’ that people lower down the ranks in financial institutions were punished for failures but not top managers; warns EU remuneration plans undermine UK efforts
UK enters new regulatory landscape
UK’s new conduct and prudential regulators take over from the FSA and aim to avoid the failings of their predecessor
BoE's King urges RBS break-up
Mervyn King says too-big-to-fail remains the ‘single biggest regulatory challenge'; suggests RBS is broken up and calls government handling of the bank ‘a nonsense'
UK FSA admits response to Libor lowballing was too slow
Internal audit concludes Financial Services Authority should have moved faster, broadened its focus and been more ‘inquiring and challenging' about Libor fixing
Bank of England confirms Bailey as deputy governor
Andrew Bailey named Bank of England deputy governor and chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority from April 1
BoE’s Bailey says stronger internal governance needed
Andrew Bailey says central bank’s court must hold people to account and be accountable itself; warns of strong banking lobby against ring-fencing plans
BoE’s Bailey preaches simple supervision
Bank of England executive director wants basic supervisory tools to support complex risk-based analysis
Euroclear’s Wicks named as new BBA chairman
Esma and PRA heads endorse appointment of European Securities Regulation ‘wise man’ Nigel Wicks as chairman of the British Bankers’ Association
BoE behind UK move to cut bank capital requirements
Bank of England’s interim Financial Policy Committee ordered a temporary easing of Pillar II bank capital buffers for British banks last month