Articles by Samuel Wilkes
For Esma to triumph as supervisor, it must stop being Esma
Europe’s markets watchdog may soon have sweeping new powers, but experts say it will have to shed its reputation as slow, expensive and process-driven if it is to succeed
Industry warns EU not to imitate US equity market rules
Adopting a US-style equity order protection rule will hinder, not bolster EU markets, groups say
Barclays takes selective approach to FRTB IMA applications
Risk Live: UK bank is applying for approval for parts of its portfolio most likely to pass approval tests
Trading venues seen as easiest targets for Esma supervision
Platforms do not pose systemic risks for member states and are already subject to consistent rules
BoE takes subtle leverage snipe at CCP cross-margining
Margin offsets might increase risk, but could also encourage more central clearing
EC moots postponing 122 delegated acts to cut compliance costs
Secondary legislation from CRR, Emir and Mifir identified as suitable for unspecified delay
Esma sounds out industry for ways to cut reporting burden
Markets watchdog asks consultative groups for ideas to simplify reporting rules
Mr Bessent goes to Basel: the fate of global bank regulation
US resistance to international standards could spark greater fragmentation of prudential rules
Citadel exec questions regulatory findings on repo haircuts
Isda AGM: OFR analysis didn’t account for excess collateral held against cleared positions in related trades
EC to decide on FRTB delay within ‘days’
Isda AGM: Consultation finds support for delay, with some wanting to go live with targeted changes
BoE to consult on promoting clearing for gilt repo market
Isda AGM: Deputy governor also takes aim at bilateral repo haircuts and cross-CCP netting
US Basel equivalence questioned as EU patience wears thin
MEPs say unfaithful US implementation of Basel III could trigger review of third-country capital treatment