Articles by Joanna Wright
SEC finally moves forward on single-name CDS dealer rules
Commissioner Peirce wants rest of dealer regime completed within “weeks”, but no word on clearing
FDIC may rethink Camels scoring for smaller banks, says chair
Community banks want end to public shaming of those who fail key supervisory test
CFTC’s cross-border clearing plan faces long haul
US clients warned not to expect access to foreign exempt CCPs for at least a year
To be resolved: the FDIC and the future of bank failure
Will Jelena McWilliams finally nail down the FDIC’s role as a resolution authority?
Banks still face risk of Fed disapproval on exposure limits
Rules loosened on affiliated counterparties, but supervisor can reject banks’ findings
Oversight row could block EU firms from US clearing – Giancarlo
Europe’s planned post-Brexit CCP reforms “irreconcilable” with US rules, says CFTC chief
CCAR ‘apocalypse’ leads to excess bank capital, says lobbyist
Head of new trade body says Fed should average capital requirements over multiple scenarios
Dealers slam ‘nonsensical’ treatment of forex derivatives
Proposal on US swap dealer threshold rekindles debate on definition of NDFs and window forwards
Large non-systemic US banks call for tailored liquidity rules
Two banks urge lawmakers to provide LCR relief because they do not fall into G-Sib category
Fed plans reform of US bank ownership rules
Relaxing the definition of control would allow funds to invest without becoming BHCs themselves
New US buffer triggers fresh focus on CCAR transparency
Banks fear capital volatility and may also push for changes to US G-Sib surcharge
Volcker rule revisions may complicate compliance – experts
US regulators’ efforts to simplify key test of trading intent could ramp up data demands
Softer repo treatment seen as up for grabs in final US NSFR
Funding rules for Treasury repo on shortlist of changes; lower swaps add-on viewed as done deal
Crapo bill could end LCR limbo for three banks
US Bancorp, PNC and Capital One stand to benefit if House passes bill
Quarles: Fed would recalibrate eSLR if Crapo bill passes
Senate or House changes to CCAR could also affect Fed’s new stress capital buffer
Bridge to nowhere: gaps in Treasury G-Sib bankruptcy plan
US bankruptcy-first approach needs more thought on emergency liquidity, say experts
Treasury official calls on Fed to review FBO rules
Senate bill aims to relax US Sifi threshold but offers no relief for foreign banks
Senate bill will not hurt big bank oversight – Powell
Fed chair says raising of Sifi threshold will not affect application of enhanced standards
US clearing banks still push for leverage ratio IM offset
Potential cut in ratio and adoption of SA-CCR not enough to stop shake-out, FCMs warn
Waiting for Giancarlo
CFTC no-action relief to be codified, but big changes on de minimis and position limits still distant
CFTC reviewing de minimis threshold for non-US swap firms
Risk of dual registration deterring use of US-EU venue equivalence deal, says official
No carve-outs in Fed’s revised leverage ratio proposal
Holdco leverage ratio will fall, but initial margin and custody funds still in scope
Revised Basel output floor could hit US banks after all
Fall in operational risk weights could push up capital requirements for market and credit risk
Basel III changes set to create big winners and losers
Capital hit for G-Sibs ranges from 28% drop to 43% jump, QIS reveals