Articles by Joshua Walker
RJ O’Brien transfer propels StoneX into top 10 FCMs
Customer funds jump 61% after futures services move across
DFAST averaging reform would hit 75% of tested banks
Sixteen out of 22 lenders tested in both 2025 and 2026 would face higher CET1 depletion
Eleven US banks end DFAST at key capital lows
BMO US, RBC US and TD US only firms to also stay at nadirs across leverage and SLR ratios
DFAST 2026: SCB freeze denies 16 banks capital relief
Lower DFAST depletion would have cut buffers for many, but First Citizens avoids higher SCB
Affiliate repo accounts for sixth of US market – OFR brief
Internal trades carry significantly lower haircuts than non-affiliate repos
Six banks fall short of full DFAST buffers
DB USA and HSBC North America post largest all-in CET1 shortfalls, while new entrant First Citizens also misses
Commodity CCPs buck trend with IM breaches in Q1
Precious metals and energy clearing units stand out, as most CCPs avoid breach surge despite Iran war turmoil
Iran war drives record CCP margin calls
NSCC, CCIL and CME among clearing houses reporting peak VM and IM calls in Q1
Fed tailoring review could ease requirements for six banks
Deutsche Bank USA, American Express among biggest beneficiaries of proposed thresholds update
LFI revamp gives banks best ratings yet
Four in five firms clear new standard as matters requiring attention halve
European banks disclose €120bn of private credit exposure
Deutsche Bank and Barclays lead disclosed totals in Q1, but reporting gaps hamper comparison
Fifth Third, Flagstar EVE bets diverge in Q1
Comerica deal flips Fifth Third rate-risk profile