Concentration risk
AIFM provision threatens to change the risk profile of depository banks
Article 17 of AIFM seeks to impose strict liability on depository banks that could have far-reaching ramifications for the industry
Breaking up banks could increase instability, research finds
Banking systems with small numbers of large banks are more stable and less likely to undergo crises, according to World Bank and NBER economists.
Fitch report explores concentration risk in Basel II proposals
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BIS puts spotlight on credit risk transfer
In a report published today, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) highlighted disclosure, concentration and the role of ratings agencies as key features of the credit risk transfer market that may need to be addressed with regulation.