Regulation
Trends in regulatory enforcement in the age of compliance angst
Legal and compliance experts discuss the changing shape of regulatory enforcement and how financial institutions are adapting to a shift in approach
AmEx expansion puts it on track for tougher prudential standards
Lender is within spitting distance of category III designation, which would attract stricter capital and liquidity requirements
FMIs get busy, as supervisors circle
Via new roles and controls, exchanges and clearers hope to “get ahead” of regulatory wave
Europe’s half-baked benchmark switch leaves some dissatisfied
Users frustrated by narrow scope of euro transition, but replacing Euribor was never a euro group objective
Market risk solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
A Chartis Research report that examines the structural shifts in enterprise risk systems and the impact of regulations, as well as the available technology.
Indian CCPs derecognition costs BNPP, Deutsche €6bn in RWAs
Esma’s decision forces re-weighting of local exposures by EU dealers
How US insurers went to war over CLOs
Mutuals and private equity-backed rivals clash over determination of capital charges
A renewed focus on operational risk: mitigating new risks while deriving a competitive advantage
Regulators are preparing to introduce sweeping capital rule alterations with relatively short implementation periods. Firms that address operational risks in a holistic and integrated manner will realise risk and compliance benefits, and boost strategic…
Why ‘access all areas’ will be key for OTC derivatives
Without guaranteed pathways to CCPs, mandatory clearing could threaten financial stability, say Patrick Pearson and Bas Zebregs
Investors cheer Fed guidance on bank credit risk transfers
Institutions say clarification of regulations could jump-start US market
JP Morgan, BofA say Basel III plan could wipe out capital cushion
Banks forecast $82 billion cumulative hike in capital requirements from Fed proposals
Crypto: too important to ignore
This WatersTechnology rapid read survey report examines the crypto finance priorities of institutional investors, how far along they are on their crypto journeys, the challenges in entering and participating in this market, and what they value most when…
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Apac
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in Apac
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation, and what comes next
A recent webinar focused on the Apac region, sponsored by SAS and Intel, explored the key challenges of implementing IFRS 9, the insights gained from the process and what the next stages might involve. This article explores the main themes covered in the…
New trends in interest rate and liquidity risk management
A recent series of Risk.net webinars explored the banking crisis, interest rate risk and revamping banking asset-liability management practices. In the series, panellists dissected what went wrong and identified early lessons. Fast forward to the close…
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
New threats, old foibles prompt banks to switch GRC vendors
Op Risk Benchmarking: more than half of participants are reviewing or switching systems
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component.
EU banks set for 6.7% capital hike on output floor tweaks removal
Unwind of EU-specific transitional arrangements could suddenly inflate Tier 1 risk-based charges, EBA analysis suggests
Adapting to economic uncertainty: internal audit’s journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges
Risk and compliance in a transforming Asia: accelerating change, regulation and technology
Risk and compliance frameworks are undergoing an intense period of change throughout Asia. Amid the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, increasing dependence on third parties, the prevalence of cyber attacks and a need to protect privacy, there are…
Identity verification solutions 2023: market and vendor landscape
This report analyses the current identity verification solutions landscape and examines the key market trends, regulatory drivers and vendor strategies shaping it
Banks unravel data conundrum as FRTB implementations stall
This Risk.net rapid read survey report details how much progress banks have made in implementing FRTB and highlights the major challenges they face in gaining data insight, both for the SA and the IMA.
Goldman most threatened by Fed’s rejig of modelled capital charges
End of credit risk modelling and scaling up of SCB’s role could tip six US banks below minimum requirements