Financial Stability Board (FSB)

Questioning the compensation carrot

Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have demanded that bank compensation packages are adjusted for risk. A variety of proposals have been released by individual supervisors, but they are simpler – and in some cases, more draconian – than many were…

Loan loss dynamics

The International Accounting Standards Board unveiled a new expected loss approach in November, following criticisms of the current incurred loss model. But European regulators have declared their preference for dynamic provisioning – and have even…

The chemistry of compensation

Regulators across the world are clamping down on executive compensation in a bid to align employee remuneration with sound risk management principles. Despite the good intentions, many of the proposals could have unintended consequences. Peter Madigan…

Too many cooks?

The financial crisis has revealed the failure of regulators to detect major threats to the stability of the financial system in advance. A number of new authorities are now emerging to monitor systemic risk, but is it possible problems could still fall…

Basel Committee ready for new members

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is set to confirm the appointment of seven new members within the next fortnight, according to a senior committee official.

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