Basel II
Basel survey signals focus of discussion paper
The focus of the operational risk discussion document planned by global banking regulators is signalled in a survey seeking information on banks’ losses from such hazards as fraud, computer system failure and trade settlement errors.
The FSA’s hardliner
Oliver Page, of the UK’s FSA and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, says regulators should stay tough on credit and operational risk.
Implications of Basel for credit risk
Credit risk comes under the spotlight in Pillar one of the new Accord, forcing institutions to consider the benefits – and costs – of meeting the regulatory requirements. Jared Chebib, head of credit risk consulting at Andersen’s London office reports.
Risk suppliers rise to Basel challenge
Risk management software suppliers will need to improve their products to meet the demands of Basel II.
Justifying granularity
The granularity adjustment for the IRB approach to credit risk contained in Basel II is controversial. Some banks say it is too simplistic. Regulators disagree.
Binomial gammas
The Basel II gamma question is vexing minds around the world. Here, concerned UK couple Mr and Mrs J Pézier of Purley, Surrey voice their fears.
Frozen in time
David Rowe believes the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is perpetuating obsolete standards of risk measurement.
Running out of time
Will banking supervisors be able to implement Basel II in time? Even when they agree on what they want, the differences between the G-10’s regulatory regimes make a level playing field unlikely.
Wake-up call for Basel’s insurance neighbours
With liquidity draining away from the credit markets, banks have turned to the insurance industry to underwrite credit risks. But how prepared are insurers and reinsurers to takethese risks?
An advanced model for op risk capital calculation
The Basel II regulators need to develop a comprehensive approach to op risk modelling, says Tony Blunden in his final article on the new capital accord.
Unleashing Asia’s demons
The Basel Committee’s new consultative paper on capital adequacy could wreak havoc with Asia’s domestic banks. The revamped rules will make the shortcomings of their risk management systems all too clear.
Do we need a broader definition of op risk?
A definition of op risk should embrace the linkages with market and credit risk, argues Ken Swenson.
Op risk gamma survey expected in April
Global banking regulators are expected in April to issue their survey seeking loss data from banks for the calculation of an operational risk capital charge that will be based on a bank’s own internal op risk measurements.
What can loss databases do for you?
Many banks need to understand fully the role that external op risk loss databases can play.
Banks face challenge assessing benefits of Basel II op risk approaches, says Andersen
Calculating the benefit for banks of adopting the more complex methods of arriving at an operational risk capital charge is very challenging because of uncertainties over the factors involved.
Basel discussion document will centre on internal measurement approach
Global banking regulators intend to issue in June or July a special discussion document on operational risk in the context of Basel II, the new capital adequacy accord proposed for large international banks from 2004.
Asian banks fear unfair op risk capital charges
Operational risk has long been a challenge for Asia’s banks. But many smaller banks in the region fear that a capital charge against such hazards as fraud, computer systems failure and settlement foul-ups would penalise them unfairly if it took the form…
Basel II set to increase bank demand for single-A debt
The new Basel capital accord is likely to lead to increased demand by international banks for senior bank debt, the sovereign debt of industrialised countries and sovereign guaranteed debt that is rated single-A or lower by credit rating agencies.
Basel: the new Accord
The Basel Committee’s second consultative paper on reform of the 1988 Accord on capital holds some surprises. Some believe regulatory capital will now have to rise. Dwight Cass reviews the changes, while market experts offer their reaction.
Basel’s flawed paradigm
David Rowe suggests some important tweaks to the new Basel Capital Accord, if it is not to be viewed as reflecting an obsolete definition of capital adequacy.
Insurers seek a united front to put the case for Op Risk insurance
Leading insurance companies are looking at ways of forming an industry body to put the case for using insurance to help mitigate operational risks faced by banks, industry executives say.
EU anticipates critics in its Op Risk charge proposals
While debates still rumble on over the new Basel capital accord, the European Union Commission's capital adequacy rules are prompting another set of arguments.
Regulators may issue Basel II discussion document in response to banker fears
Global banking regulators are likely to issue an interim discussion document in June or July on their proposals for a new bank capital accord, in a response to banker concerns about the complexity of those plans.
Boom or bust for risk consultants
Basel capital reform should mean a lot more business for risk management consultants. But a shortage of the right specialists could prevent them from cashing in.