BASEL III ENDGAME
FCM-style client clearing comes to Europe
Eurex and LCH among CCPs ready to adopt new agency model aimed at easing bank capital
FRTB data-quality issues persist amid shifting start dates
Even the standardised approach poses tricky market and reference data challenges
Model teams fear budget cuts as FRTB wipeout looms
Senior modellers think supervisory intervention is needed to prevent funding drought
Shocks to the system: how Basel IRRBB update affects new EU test
Disclosures suggest more banks will be classified as outliers on net interest income assessment
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ABN Amro, Intesa lead EU IMA users with RWA surges
Rates volatility tests models in their twilight years before FRTB forces shelving
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CREDIT RISK
Capital rules explain leverage craving in US bank risk transfers
Tougher requirements have led to conservative structuring and lower coupons
New CDS index delayed by regulatory capital concerns
Dealer worries about impact of self-referencing trades derail CDX Financials launch at last minute
US large bank CRE risks could be understated, say researchers
Community banks have the most direct exposure, but systemic banks extend more credit to REITs
Fed green lights more capital relief trades
Five US banks authorised to issue repeat credit-linked notes backed by financial guarantees
Equity derivatives
OCC readies new intraday margin requirement
Draft measure would cover all options positions including 0DTEs
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Equity vol convexity selling gains momentum
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Rise of multi-strategy vehicles triggers demand for indexes once seen as competitors
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