Basel III
BIS paper proposes simpler Basel capital framework
Authors say ‘capital stack’ is too complex and does not provide enough resilience to some shocks
FSB’s Schindler highlights shift in focus for standard setters
Finance ministries are prioritising growth over regulation, but not all post-crisis work is complete
Interest rate risk rules need more work, says Fed’s Barr
Former vice-chair for supervision also says his redraft of Basel III would have softened NMRFs
How to solve the Fed’s $300bn FRTB problem
A sacrifice will have to be made to ensure new market risk rules meet demands for capital neutrality
Fed’s new leverage ratio: the horse that never left the gate
Most of the biggest dealers aren’t leverage constrained now, and experts are sceptical that banks will use the extra capacity for Treasuries
Speedy on-boarding: the push for faster model approvals
Europe’s banking watchdog is planning to streamline how it authorises credit model updates. Not a moment too soon, say bankers
Will the UK’s FRTB time warp turn into a horror show?
UK regulator’s proposed transition year in 2027 could double banks’ implementation work
European banks resilient to shocks, EBA says after test
Lenders’ greatest vulnerability is credit risk but they can withstand adverse scenarios, regulator says
European Commission already preparing next FRTB move
As EC runs out powers to delay rules again, proposal for temporary capital relief is on the agenda
Bank of England floats ‘quasi-IMA’ in FRTB standardised method
Dealers welcome new route to capitalising residual risk, but it could fragment global ruleset
Supervision Benchmarks 2025 – executive summary
Data reveals focus on digitalisation and widespread use of suptech tools
Book notes: Making money work, by Matt Sekerke and Steve H Hanke
This book provides a critique of the post-crisis monetary and financial system, proposing changes that deserve to be broadly read
Supervision Benchmarks 2025 report – digital oversight
Benchmarking data reveals how supervisors structure their organisations, as well as their top strategic priorities and technology adoption
Japan FSA’s Ariizumi on Basel delays and regulating AI
Outgoing international affairs chief issues rallying call for Basel III adoption, saying Japan has “kept its promise”
Former OCC chief on the sting of peeling the Basel III ‘onion’
Michael Hsu warns successors not to cut bank capital or neglect rate risks that destroyed SVB
Basel III not holding back development finance – Thedéen
Regulations should not be viewed as “scapegoat” for lack of investment, says committee chair
Ex-OCC chief Michael Hsu on the impact of an America-first agenda
The former acting comptroller of the currency speaks with Christopher Jeffery about the future of the US Treasury market, Fed independence, financial de-regulation, the Genius Act and international co-operation
BIS reports record income as Carstens steps down
General manager attributes strong result to successful banking department transformation
Global economy at ‘pivotal moment’, BIS says
Policy-makers must not forget structural weaknesses when dealing with near-term shocks, body says
Bank of England urged to rethink HHI concentration risk add-on
Experts think overhaul of credit risk measure should be part of PRA’s ongoing Pillar 2 review
US Basel III delay to 2026 seen as almost inevitable
Reprioritisation and leadership changes cast doubts on timing of new proposals