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US Basel endgame hits clearing with op risk capital charges
Dealers also fret about unlevel playing field compared with requirements in the EU
How operational risk managers won a battle and lost a war
Applying op risk capital to US regional banks is positive, but the SMA may not be fit for purpose
Industry divided on whether Europe should delay FRTB
Most bankers prefer to keep to earlier start date, even though it puts continent out of sync with US
Banks call for direct oversight of cloud providers by US regulators
Tri-opoly of cloud vendors “poses systemic risk” to financial sector, say risk managers
Nine US banks could be caught by Fed’s revised market risk rule
Expansion of trading risk charges to banks above $100bn in assets would also affect firms with minimal trading activity
The strange effect of US clampdown on FRTB models
Ban on internal models for trading book default risk could provide some banks with unexpected capital relief
Op risk data: UBS lands $380m Archegos loss
Also: BofA billed for bilking customers; red faces over Deutsche greenwashing. Data by ORX News
CSRs fight for survival after ‘damning’ Iosco verdict
Standard-setter accused of ignoring its own principles and failing to back up its conclusions
Banks slam zombie floors in Basel endgame proposal
US regulators double down on capital floors despite clampdown on internal models
Fed urged to focus on resolvability in Basel III endgame
Industry roundtable suggests resolution planning should take priority over higher G-Sib charge
US regionals need at least two years for TLAC transition
Market participants think issuance will be feasible for largest, but only in calmer conditions
JP Morgan heading for highest ever share of US deposits
Acquisition of First Republic helps bolster bank’s status as nation’s biggest deposit-holder
Compliance can help fintechs grow from adolescence to adulthood
It may slow US banking down, but customer safety is the difference between success and failure
SVB failure signals Fed’s need for a speed rethink
Rapid transition to large-bank bracket left supervisors flat footed on rate risk
US falls behind in race to match Europe’s FRTB launch date
Recent US bank failures could jeopardise planned January 2025 start date for Basel III
The Catch-22 of US banks’ liquidity buffers
US banks are using held-to-maturity bonds to underpin liquidity adequacy, grating against accounting guidance. What happens if they’re forced to sell?
SVB opens floodgates on liquidity buffers debate
European regulator says HQLAs should be booked at fair value, but not everyone agrees
People: More Goldman sackings, Citi promotes for Emea, and more
Latest job news across the industry
G-Sib rules can’t assess regional mergers – UST official
Steele calls for domestic framework to weigh risks from large second tier banks
Alameda’s mystery bank stake reignites Fed deposit debate
Crypto challenger Custodia accuses regulator of unlevel playing field over master accounts
FSB: third of climate stress tests not tackling physical risk
Six jurisdictions conducted exercises only for transition risk
Bot’s job? Quants question AI’s model validation powers
But supervisors cautiously welcome next-gen model risk management
Credit Suisse shake-up, HSBC’s new CFO, and more
Latest job changes across the industry
Fed official confirms US targeting 2025 for Basel III adoption
US regulators also preparing more guidance on concentration risk for outsourcing providers