Capital Markets

The Global Financial Crisis has exposed substantial structural flaws in the regulation of capital markets, in particular the impact of an exponential increase in the value of derivative trading as well as the operation of specifc sectors, including securitisation. The reform process mandated in Basel Three increases the capital charges of banks to securitisation exposure. This work dovetails with the reform agenda developed by the Financial Stability Board, the objective of which is to 'cooridnate at an international level the work of national financial authorities and international standard setrting bodies in order to develop and promote the implementation of effective regulatory, supervisory and other financai lsector polcies.' It assesses vulnerabilities, promote coordination and information exchange and monitors and advises on market practice and implications for regulatory capacity. It has launched a series of peer-review reports, which includes Australia (November 2011), Canada (January 2012) and Switzerland (January 2012). This series tracks these developments and the national responses.

Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority Releases Discussion Paper on Covered Bonds and Securitization Matters

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has published for consultation a discussion paper outlining its proposals to introduce a new prudential standard for authorised deposit-taking institutions that issue covered bonds.
Originally Published: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Financial Stability Oversight Council Issues Proposed Rule and Guidance on Authority to Require Supervision and Regulation of Certain Non-Bank Financial Companies

The proposed rule and attached guidance describe the manner in which the Financial Stability Oversight Council intends to apply the statutory standards and considerations, and the processes and procedures that the Council intends to follow, in making determinations under section 113 of the Dodd-Fran
Originally Published: 
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

European Banking Authority Issues Draft Guidelines on the Incremental Default in Migration Risk Charge

The paper provides guidance on the incremental risk capital charge modelling approaches employed by credit institutions using the Internal Model Approach for the calculation of the required capital for specific interest risk in the trading book.
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Financial Services Authority Issues Guidance for Non-Executive Directors on Delivering Fair Treatment for Consumers of Financial Services

The Financial Services Authority has issued guidance on its expectations of Non-Executive Directors (“NED”) in delivering the appropriate management of retail conduct risk within firms.
Originally Published: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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