Regulation
Harnessing network theory for more prudent bank supervision
Network techniques offer new insights into financial risk
Asia’s Basel III woes
New bank capital rules are bridling Asean banks
Book notes: Banking Reform in Nigeria, by Yomi Makanjuola
A gripping read, starting with Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's leadership of the central bank
FSB unveils final TLAC standard
Global systemically important banks will need to build sizeable stocks of loss-absorbing capacity
European banks ‘lagging behind’ in re-thinking strategies, Bundesbank board member says
Commercial banks must change their business models, Dombret argues
Regulators push back at complaints of fatigue
Bulk of regulation is complete and focus is shifting to consistency
BoE’s Bailey defends dropping reverse burden of proof
PRA chief rejects suggestion he has been ‘cowed by the lawyers’
Research moots greater regulation of US Treasury market
The authors discuss the potential for incentivised or mandated liquidity provision by primary dealers and the introduction of designated market-makers to counter greater instability
Iosco, Asifma officials urge early global co-operation on future rules
Joining forces early on would create more cohesive regulation
Hong Kong authorities look to bring shadow banks into resolution regime
Legislation expected by the end of the year
BoE may impose extra liquidity charges, says regulator
Regulator will impose Basel III add-on if risks are not captured by LCR
Disharmony threatens EU regulation, says EBA’s Enria
EBA chair says countries have too many opportunities to bend regulations to suit them
EBA raises ‘significant concerns’ over bonus culture at European banks
Some banks do not seem to set bonuses based on performance, report finds
US custodians face G-Sib capital hit
Banks warn treatment of deposits could raise custody fees
EC urged to exempt insurers from central clearing
Need for cash collateral could encourage pro-cyclical investing, industry says
Banks attack proposed risk weights for specialised loans in Europe
EU lenders say both EBA proposals would distort capital requirements
HLA could incentivise systemic activity – Swiss Re
Head of insurer's governmental affairs says crude measures might have unintended consequences
FSB offers China advice on tackling shadow banking risks
Peer review says inter-agency group should coordinate surveillance
Managing financial stability, monetary systems and the economic order
Policy-makers should address challenges presented by economic and monetary system feedback loops
UK regulators spare Co-op Bank £120m fine
Regulators want to avoid damaging bank's capital position
FSB holds fire on non-bank G-Sifi designation amid backlash
Criticism of plans to include asset managers in systemic definition
BoE’s Cunliffe warns of risks to loosening ‘regulatory straitjacket’
Regulators should be careful when fine-tuning
RBNZ proposes measures to boost regulatory efficiency
Central bank proposes cost-cutting refinements to regulation
IMF paper offers advice on Asian financial integration
Authors suggest policies to improve regional integration