Foreign exchange
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
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
EU Anticipates Critics In Its Op Risk Charge Proposals
BASLE II UPDATE
Critics Attack European Union Plans To Follow Basle II
BASLE II UPDATE
FATF Will Decide In June On Cutting Money-Laundering Blacklist
MONEY LAUNDERING
The case of the missing controls?
The Basel regulators' proposals for operational risk aren't as risk-sensitive as the committee seems to think, says Tony Blunden. He argues the supervisors should pay more attention to recent developments in corporate governance.
No time to lose...
Operational risk management software will be essential under Basel II. And it means something more than a loss database, argues software supplier David Withey.
A lot of loose ends and not much time
There's little surprise, but reactions still range from cautious approval to outright hostility. And all sides agree that some very big loose ends remain to be tied up on a very tight schedule.
Basel part one: 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.