Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Bank practices undermined liquidity, BIS says
In the approach to the credit crisis, practices such as securitisation, dependence on the money markets and use of collateral increased the danger of a liquidity shortfall, according to a report released by the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).
BIS announces 135% notional OTC derivatives growth since 2004
According to the Bank for International Settlements' (BIS) latest reports, notional amounts outstanding for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives increased by 135% to $516 trillion from June 2004 to June 2007.
Latin American securitisation thrives
Securitisation in the Latin American market has grown over the past five years, but the market is still in its infancy, according to the latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) quarterly review.
Banks using ‘discretion’ to report loan losses
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BIS confirms continuing importance of carry trade
Foreign exchange carry trades continue to be a main driver of global exchange rate movements, according to the Bank for International Settlements' 2007 annual report.
BIS quarterly report notes market sell-off and rebound
BIS discussed equity, debt market turn-around in report
BIS sees derivatives growth continue amid selloffs
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the Swiss-based central banking institution, said the notional invested in over-the-counter derivatives rose 12% by the end of 2006, to $415 trillion.
BIS chief discusses emerging markets and financial risk
Knight outlines new risks in globalised economy
BIS publishes OTC derivatives market report
BIS: CDS growth still strong
BIS releases paper on low inflation environment
Bank for International Settlements challenges conventional thinking on inflation
BIS: highest CDO issuance ever but slowed overall derivatives trading
Global issuance of funded collateralised debt obligations (CDOs) reached a record $489 billion in 2006, showing strong investor interest in structured products. Synthetic CDO issuance also surged last year, doubling to $450 billion from 2005 issuance…
Reddy appointed chairman of BIS ACC
Yaga Reddy has been appointed chairman of the BIS Asian Consultative Council
BIS announces a fall in banks’ derivatives positions
The positive market value of banks’ derivatives positions fell by $214 billion in three months last year, as banks became warier of leverage.
BIS announces a fall in banks’ derivatives positions
The positive market value of banks’ derivatives positions fell by $214 billion in three months last year, as banks became warier of leverage.
BIS release their quarterly review
Report focuses on financial markets but also predicts an orderly economic slowdown
BCBS issue paper on credit risk concentration
A recent research task force project reviews the impact of credit risk on levels of bank distress
Credit derivatives still leading OTC growth, says BIS
Credit derivatives continued to be the fastest-growing sector of the over-the-counter market this year, despite rising numbers of early terminations.
Hidden dangers
Do op risk managers still care about the impact of reputational risk? Possibly not, reports Peter Madigan
In brief: BIS releases second quarter report
Locational and consolidated banking statistics have been published.
Basel Core Principles changed to reflect need for international co-operation
The 1997 core principles have been updated to reflect the need for international convergence and sound financial risk practices.
Banking supervisors endorse new Basel Core Principles
International banking regulators, meeting in Mexico, have endorsed 25 updated Basel core principles for effective banking supervision.
BIS: debt now bigger problem than inflation
4 October - The main structural threat to global economic growth is no longer runaway inflation, but a slower rebalancing of excess debt, according to a working paper released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
BIS: debt now bigger problem than inflation
The main structural threat to global economic growth is no longer runaway inflation, but a slower rebalancing of excess debt, according to a working paper released by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
BIS says derivatives trading remains buoyant
Growth in international derivatives trading on exchanges stabilised in the second quarter with an increase of 13% between April and June, following a surge of 24% in the previous quarter, according to the latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS)…