The stringent requirements contained in Basel III are making life difficult for emerging market countries and their banks leading to calls for the regime to be better calibrated for their needs
Long-term recovery rates on corporate debt higher than Basel Committee estimates
Banks tend to recover more capital on defaulted corporates loans and do so more quickly than is widely assumed by regulators. However, this may not result in lower risk weightings for corporate loans anytime soon
Scope Ratings report addresses 'myths' around cyber risk
Cyber risk (CyR) is an existential threat for banks that have a presence on the internet, which means all of them, said Scope Ratings in a report.
DSB closes consultation on its services
On June 5, the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) closed a consultation requesting feedback from direct and indirect users on its services and functionality.
Australian regulators press banks to act on Libor transition
Several CEOs of large Australian banks have received a joint letter from three Australian regulators urging them to plan for the end of the London interbank offer rate (Libor).
Singapore ponders digital only bank licences
Singapore could be set to join other jurisdictions such as Hong Kong in setting up a special licencing regime for digital only banks to help maintain its position as a cutting edge centre for technology.
Whistleblower slams FCA for not acting on complaint
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has come in for strong criticism from a whistleblower who used to work at Lloyds Banking Group for not acting on her complaint despite acknowledging its seriousness.
IOSCO consults on factors relating to regulating crypto-asset trading platforms
Many of the issues around regulating a crypto-asset depend on whether or not it is classified as a security said the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which is consulting on factors to consider when regulating crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs).
ESMA consults on equivalence regime for third country CCPs
Three consultation papers looking at how third country central counterparties (TC-CCPs) should be regulated have been launched by the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) with feedback requested by July 29.
London loses crown as top financial centre amid Brexit worries says Duff & Phelps
The City of London has lost its position as the world’s top financial centre to New York said Duff & Phelps in a report, while confidence in Hong Kong continues to grow.
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