American Bankers Association (ABA)

The weight of blame

The public's perception of banks has hit rock bottom, and politicians have pounced on the opportunity provided by the crisis to increase their own popularity. So banks face not only loss of business but also increased regulation.

Be prepared

Nobody likes change. And it is difficult at the moment to predict where the US is heading next on the regulatory front. But having an enterprise risk management system in place will help banks face the coming market and regulatory challenges. Victoria…

ABA supports NPR and Basel 1A

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has commended banking regulators for continuing the dialogue on implementing Basel II. "It is good to know that we are proceeding in the context of broad agreement on the goals for the new standards. The task now is…

SEC chief steps down

Chairman of the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) William Donaldson has resigned his position to return to the private sector, leaving a demanding job at the country's lead regulatory agency of the securities industry.

Glass-Steagall and Dingell?

Congressman John D. Dingell, the indefatigable Democrat from Michigan, has embarked on a crusade against the practice of 'tying' – where banks use loans to secure further business.

Insurance: evolution beyond CP3

NEW YORK - Stringent new requirements for the use of insurance to offset capital charges for operational risk have been spelled out in the Basel Committee’s third consultative paper (CP3).

ABA sets up new op risk committee

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has created a new operating risk committee to help bankers reduce losses and comply with new capital requirements laid out in Basel II, the new regulatory capital accord being devised by the Basel Committee on…

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