Basel III
108 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.
Bank balancing: optimising margin and capital in a higher-rate environment
This Risk.net paper, which features leading practitioner insights, assesses the challenges banks are facing in the new higher rate environment and the strategies and tools they are using to optimise margin and capital on their derivatives portfolios.
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Asia-Pacific
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region. Factors such as evolving regulations, technological advancements and changing consumer behaviours are driving continuous transformation in the…
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Navigating IFRS 9: Strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component. Watch this webinar on-demand to find out how financial institutions can effectively implement IFRS 9, whilst staying forward-looking and flexible.
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.