Regulatory perspectives
Comments on planned FBO regulation reveal concerns
The Federal Reserve's controversial rulemaking generated extensive public comments from the industry, much of it directed at the fundamental nature of the proposals.
Future of cross-border supervision in Europe
Cross-border supervision of large global banks continues to change dramatically.
Basel Committee proposes tough large exposure framework
The business implications of the proposal could be quite profound, particularly for exposures among G-SIBs, which would be subject to tighter large exposure limits.
Implementation of Basel III through CRD IV
Recent agreements will have a broad impact on banks across the globe, resulting in implementation challenges.
The outlook on bank structure
Many banks will have to restructure themselves. This Global Regulatory Network executive briefing offers 10 "no regrets" projects to get ready for the new environment.
Basel Committee issues tougher risk-related rules
G-SIBs must implement the data aggregation and reporting principles by January 2016, and the standards will likely apply to a wider population of banks eventually.
New margin requirements for some OTC derivatives
Proposed requirements from the Basel Committee and IOSCO are part of broader reform initiated by the G20 to reduce systemic risk posed by OTC derivatives.
Financial Stability Board issues Thematic Peer Review on Risk Governance
The FSB reports improvements in banks' risk governance practices, but significant gaps remain. Learn more in our latest Global Regulatory Network executive briefing.
Regulatory landscape for banks: latest developments on use of internal models
The Basel Committee's review of risk-weighted assets hints at potential regulation related to internal models, and the direction of the regulatory risk-weighting regime more broadly.
New map for global banks: strategy and regulation
This edition of The Banker, produced with the Financial Times, covers key regulatory issues facing banks and will be available at the 2013 Davos Forum.
Emerging challenges in Asian cross-border banking
Our Global Regulatory Network convened in Hong Kong in December after meeting with clients and regulators in Hong Kong, Singapore and Beijing. Get the highlights.
Enhanced prudential standards for FBOs
A new proposal from the Federal Reserve includes significant changes to the regulation of foreign banking organizations (FBOs) and addresses unique aspects of their supervision.
Basel III fundamental trading book review
A long-awaited review of trading book rules has finally begun and will address shortcomings in trading book design and market risk regulatory capital regime.
Central banks get wider powers, tighter restraints
Learn about new challenges facing central banks, including their strategies in the wake of the financial crisis.
How regulatory reform affects bank business models
With the pillars of reform mostly set, banks can now think strategically about reshaping and strengthening their businesses in the context of new regulation.
Global Regulatory Network outlook
Get the top 10 takeaways from our Global Regulatory Network quarterly meeting.
European banking union: four problems remain
The European Commission's proposal for banking union needs more work, according to EU ministers. Read about the problems and considerations.
Time to define your borders: UK banking reform implications
Read about the UK White Paper proposals for banking reform and how the government plans to implement the Independent Commission on Banking recommendations.
G30 report: a call to action on bank governance
We highlight specific G30 recommendations for each group involved in the governance process: the board of directors, management, supervisor and shareholders.