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Basel's new credit model
The Basel Committee’s new consultative paper allows banks to internally rate individual credits. But at the portfolio level, Basel wants to apply a single model framework, based in part on a technical paper published in Risk magazine in October 1998.
Openness essential to avoid Basel II Op Risk inconsistency, say credit-raters
Openness and disclosure between banks and global regulators will be "highly desirable, if not essential" if there are not to be major inconsistencies in setting operational risk charges after 2004.
The Op Risk questions which US banks must answer
US banking regulators want US banks to review and comment on all aspects of the new Basel capital adequacy accord proposed by global banking supervisors. The deadline for receiving comments is May 31, 2001.
Five reasons why regulators should approve the loss-distribution approach
The Basel Committee shied away from the most risk-sensitive way of calculating an op risk charge, says Michael Haubenstock. He argues for a green light.
Documentation dilemmas
Concerns over credit event definitions and the Basel Committee’s ‘ w ’ capital charge on credit mitigation instruments will not be easily resolved.
A risk-control model for operational risk capital
Basel II's op risk proposals should allow for a simple internal model, argues Tony Blunden in his second article on the new capital adequacy accord.
Critics attack European Union plans to follow Basel II
Critics of the European Union's plans to make all investment firms - not just banks - set aside capital against the risk of losses from operational hazards such as fraud, computer breakdowns and trade settlement failures, say their fears were confirmed…
The Op Risk Questions Which US Banks Must Answer
BASLE II UPDATE
A Risk-Control Model For Operational Risk Capital
BASLE II UPDATE
Basle Committee's Guidance Paper Expected In May Or June
BASLE II UPDATE
Regulators Stress Board-Level Control Of e-Banking Risks
ELECTRONIC BANKING
E-Commerce Op Risks Could Be A 'Nightmare', Warns Regulator
ELECTRONIC BANKING
Money Launderers Target E-Banking
ELECTRONIC BANKING