Accounting
CECL models may leave banks ill-prepared for next downturn
Mortgage backtest study shows some loan-loss models miss the mark
Why the numbers don’t add up for post-Libor hedge accounting
Experts raise concerns over IASB’s Phase II plans to move on from Libor
Asia moves: Natixis hires Asia M&A chief, Deutsche Bank picks north Asia head, and more
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CECL drains $2.9bn from Capital One’s CET1
Core capital ratio to fall 16 basis points following switch to new accounting standard
JP Morgan takes $2.7bn capital hit from CECL
Credit card portfolios see allowances for loan losses spike the most
Risk weight tweak could fix IFRS 9 capital clash – research
Practitioner suggests way to cancel out double-counting of Basel credit loss provisions
Four UK banks improve resilience to stress tests compared with 2018
Aggregate CET1 capital ratio headroom over hurdle rate improves by 50 basis points
IFRS 9 transitional measures saved EU banks €22bn
Four Greek banks claim €1.2 billion of capital relief on average
MVA taking the long road to acceptance
Four years on, the adjustment is still not a standard part of non-cleared swap pricing
Competitive differentiation – Reaping the benefits of XVA centralisation
A forum of industry leaders discusses the latest developments in XVA and the strategic, operational and technological challenges of derivatives valuation in today’s environment, including the key considerations for banks looking to move to a standardised…
Sandbar's focus on idiosyncratic factors sets it apart from its peers in equity market‑neutral
With investors sometimes struggling to find hedge funds that deliver uncorrelated, consistent returns, Sandbar Asset Management stands out from its peers. Its success in running an equity market-neutral strategy is a reflection of its founder and chief…
Opening the buy-side liquidity pool
Vikash Rughani, business manager at triReduce and triBalance, outlines a new approach enabling buy- and sell-side participants to optimise the transition of legacy Libor over-the-counter swaps contracts to alternative reference rates
IFRS 9 capital relief saves Lloyds £768m
Phase-in measures ameliorate CET1 hit of higher loan-loss provisions
Swiss banks ask, how about a magic trick?
Banks pull off an accounting trick – with the help of their regulator
CECL prompts loan sales, hunt for insurance
Risk USA: ‘CECL hogs’ could deplete capital ratios and be a drag on earnings
Hong Kong turmoil pushes HSBC’s credit loss charge higher
Third quarter expected credit loss charge was 62% higher than in Q2
Stress-testing to improve strategic decision‑making
Banking regulators remain focused on expanding and developing the range of stress-testing regimes across the globe to maintain stability, monitor emerging risks and avoid another financial crisis. Here, a forum of industry leaders discusses the evolution…
CECL could force Capital One’s loss reserves up 40%
Loss allowances could jump to almost $10 billion on January 1, 2020
Lease finance accounting – A new standard
International Financial Reporting Standard 16 came into effect on January 1. The impact of the new standard can be felt across all industries, particularly those that rely heavily on rentals and leasing as part of their core business. A global leader in…
Banks seek new value for their efforts
As regulatory stress tests evolve and a new age of stress-testing approaches, firms are looking to maximise value by making the most of scenario-based analytics. John Voigt, principal solutions manager at SAS, explores the importance to institutions of…
Best CVA practices in Japan
At a recent roundtable in Tokyo, banks and regulators discussed progress on credit valuation adjustment (CVA). While, in many respects, the work towards implementing best practices in the country is on track, challenges remain in resourcing and…
In the balance redux
Mats Kjaer developes a dynamic balance-sheet pricing model for valuation adjustments
Large banks set for capital boost through Fed’s AOCI opt-out
Unrealised losses on certain assets will not longer filter in CET1 capital for non-systemic lenders