Basel III
104 white papers and resources
Risk Library hosts a number of Basel III white papers by leading experts. Use the information resource for the latest industry developments and to ensure that your organisation meets all Basel III requirements. Basel III is the third set of global regulatory requirements agreed upon by members of the Basel Committee. It builds upon Basel I and II by adding new core capital requirements to strengthen a banks position. Banks will now have to hold increased levels of common equity and additional capital butters, including a counter cyclical buffer. A minimum leverage ratio and liquidity ratios are being introduced.
As action time nears, be aware of these three big FRTB issues
This white paper reviews three of the core issues and challenges that demonstrate some of the ways FRTB will impact the capital markets. These include FRTB implementation timelines, quirks of the two approaches for determining capital requirements, and technology and data challenges.
Adapting to economic uncertainty: Internal audit's journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges. I extend my appreciation to the internal audit professionals who contributed their expertise and insights to this report. I also…
The changing face of credit portfolio management at banks
Faced with huge increases in capital charges in the coming months, banks will turn to credit portfolio management to support business decisions on origination, capital allocation and risk transfer
The case for modularity and interoperability
This report, produced by WatersTechnology and Broadridge, investigates the extent to which firms have optimized their entire trade lifecycles, the structure, challenges and interoperability of their front-office systems, and what they most value when looking to partner with a third-party trading…
Integrating ECL onto a stress testing platform: portfolio composition
This white paper produced by FRG addresses how to grow a portfolio that is internally consistent with a stress scenario. Download this white paper to learn more about several factors financial institutions must consider when integrating the expected credit loss (ECL) process onto a stress test…
Basel IV and the butterfly effect: a lesson in unintended consequences
This white paper delves into the impact of Basel III/Basel IV on the banking industry, explaining the increase in regulatory capital, reduction of free capital and decrease in profitability.
ESG strategies special report
This Risk.net special report sponsored by SAS features a series of articles that reflect on the latest initiatives for consistent standardised global frameworks for measuring ESG, consider the methodologies investors are using to make measurable progress for people and the planet, and discuss some…
Integrating ECL into stress testing platform: credit risk characteristics
This Financial Risk Group white paper, authored by Jonathan Leonardelli, director of business analytics, examines how credit loss in the expected credit loss process can leverage changes in the credit risk profile of a portfolio during a stress scenario.
Integrating ECL Onto A Stress Testing Platform: Scenarios
This white paper examines technological and methodological strategies to help to produce stress testing expected credit loss values that comply with IFRS 9 as well as CECL Standards for your financial institution.
Reading Between the Fines: A Deep Dive into Financial Institution Penalties in 2022
Fenergo’s latest research report on financial institution penalties in 2022 is available now. Key analysis shows that fine values in the Asia-Pacific region were just 0.77% of what they were in 2021. Read the report to find out about the biggest actions from the past year, key trends driving…