BOE, the Leverage Ratio, and Capital.

This week, the Bank of England offered two highly readable publications, each for a different reason. The Financial Policy Committee launched a consultation on the design of a leverage ratio framework for the UK. This is a very insightful release, even though the consultation period is a tad short: The FPC consultation will close on 14… Read More BOE, the Leverage Ratio, and Capital.

July 14, 2014 @cetier1

Basel III – watch your step at the entry!

Basel III will enter into force in the U.S. and in Europe in about 10 weeks from now. That is soon, and I will argue that banks are still poorly prepared, in particular regarding important securities that count towards regulatory capital. Many banks conveniently look at the Basel III end-state, to be reached in 2019. BNP for… Read More Basel III – watch your step at the entry!

October 13, 2013 @cetier1

Capital Issues

The ambitious attempt to clarify the World of Regulatory Bank Capital

Tag: transitioning

BOE, the Leverage Ratio, and Capital.

Basel III – watch your step at the entry!