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Will the latest delay sink Basle II?
Reactions to the latest delay in the Basle II banking accord timetable were mixed, with some bankers and regulators fearing the pact could unravel, while others were optimistic that the roadblocks to agreement would be cleared away.
SPE accounting proposal threatens CDO market
Proposed changes to US accounting standards for special-purpose entities (SPEs) could cause a dramatic decline in issuance of collateralised debt obligations (CDOs), analysts say.
US Comptroller wants attractive advanced approaches to op risk
The best way of resolving arguments about whether operational risk capital charges are suitable for banks is to make advanced op risk measurement approaches, such as the scorecard method, attractive to banks, US Comptroller of the Currency John Hawke…
Exposing exposures: how far will it go?
The Enron debacle has spurred investors and creditors to press for greater disclosure of corporate risk and hedging strategies. Companies are beginning to respond. How far will it go?
Capital thinking
Manuel Méndez aims to have BBVA among the first to qualify for Basel II’s advanced risk capital approaches.
QIS3 survey delay puts back Basle II accord to 2006
Regulator determination to get a key survey of banks right was a major factor in the decision to postpone again the coming-into-effect of the complex Basle II banking accord until late 2006 from an undetermined date in 2005, banking regulators said in…
EU capital rules still on a tight schedule following Basle II delay
The European Commission’s timetable for introducing risk-based bank capital rules for the European Union remains very tight following the further delay to the Basle II bank accord, banking industry analysts said in late March.
Credit adaptation
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Fiat: ‘unroadworthy’
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The perspective from France
French focus
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The time is right
Hedge funds
Playing catch-up
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A capital future
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