Articles by Samuel Wilkes
Basel uniformity fades as members defy dress code
Rule-makers diverge from Basel III standards, denting aims of comparability and fuelling fears over fair competition
Value-at-risk models face neglect due to FRTB uncertainty
Some banks delaying material upgrades until timeline to replace VAR becomes clearer
CRR III hangs in the balance as member states push for changes
Top EU lawmaker rejects calls to water down capital rules, while others see room for manoeuvre
EU banks show basic instinct for credit valuation adjustments
Simpler approach to CVA appeals even to some already using more complex models for counterparty risk
Bank of England wants dynamic Emir for UK clearing houses
Review won’t just photocopy EU legislation, as BoE seeks to make rules simpler and adaptable
During Trump turbulence, value-at-risk may go pop
Trading risk models have been trained in quiet markets, and volatility is now looming
Regis-TR and the Emir Refit blame game
Reporting overhaul was marred by problems at repositories, prompting calls to stagger future go-live dates
Iosco pre-hedging review: more RFQs than answers
Latest proposals leave observers weighing new clampdown on pre-hedging
Stuck in the middle with EU: dealers clash over FRTB timing
Largest banks want Commission to delay implementation, but it’s not the legislator’s only option
European Commission in ‘listening mode’ on potential FRTB changes
Delay or relief measures on the table after UK postpones start of Basel III to 2027
EBA to address double-counting caused by new capital floor
Existing EU capital add-ons for model risk would duplicate new Basel floor on internal models
The Emir error reports that cost banks millions
Dealers lambast onerous EU requirement to notify clients of all errors and omissions
Iosco mimics industry codes to tackle pre-hedging dilemma
Advocates breathe sigh of relief, but Iosco release carries suggested restrictions
Snap! Derivatives reports decouple after Emir Refit shake-up
Counterparties find new rules have led to worse data quality, threatening regulators’ oversight of systemic risk
Bank of England to review UK clearing rules
Broader collateral set and greater margin transparency could be adopted from Emir 3.0, but not active accounts requirement
EU trade repository matching disrupted by Emir overhaul
Some say problem affecting derivatives reporting has been resolved, but others find it persists
Barclays and HSBC opt for FRTB internal models
However, UK pair unlikely to chase approval in time for Basel III go-live in January 2026
Time running out to backload Emir derivatives reporting
Significant slice of legacy trades still not ready for new formats, as October 26 deadline looms
IASB cautions hedging fix won’t be perfect, but it will help
Banks optimistic that new model could prevent broken hedges driving balance sheet volatility
How the rate hike cycle emboldened banks’ deposit modelling
But just because depositors didn’t react quickly doesn’t mean it will never happen
ECB official leaves door open to liquidity aid for non-banks
Risk Live: Deputy director doesn’t rule out copying UK plan to extend repo facility to pension funds and life insurers, but no imminent plans
European banks search for consensus on credit spread risk
New EBA guidelines spawn diverging interpretations of which products must be assessed for CSRBB
Rate risk modellers relieved as EU deposits stay sticky
Banks feared retail deposits would be flightier than during previous periods of rate hikes
Ruled out: can regulators settle the pre-hedging debate?
Market participants are at odds over the practice and whether regulation or principles can settle the score