Accounting
Credit risk – Building on a foundation of quality data
Credit risk analysts at emerging market banks not only need high-quality data, but also the necessary tools to manage it. Improving consistency and reducing the risk of errors in credit risk data create more time to concentrate on the core activity of…
Operational uncertainty – An unavoidable challenge
The transition from Libor to a new risk-free rate has revealed a number of challenges for all financial markets participants – the nature and scope of what lies ahead is vast, impacting businesses, operations and support functions. KPMG‘s global Libor…
CECL working as intended amid Covid-19 crisis, says FASB
Suspending new standard would be a decision for regulators, not accountants, say observers
CECL muddies stress tests for US banks
Accounting forecasts differ from Fed’s CCAR scenarios; banks seek middle way to avoid upfront capital hit
Fund securitisation makes capital vanish – and watchdog growl
Probe into possible “abuses” of CFO structure could hit wider investments, experts say
ICAAP/ILAAP – Unlocking business value from capital and liquidity assessment
Regulators consider banks’ internal capital adequacy and assessment process (ICAAP) and internal liquidity adequacy assessment process (ILAAP) important tools in managing risk. The European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) updated guidance – which came into effect…
CECL models may leave banks ill-prepared for next downturn
Mortgage backtest study shows some loan-loss models miss the mark
Why the numbers don’t add up for post-Libor hedge accounting
Experts raise concerns over IASB’s Phase II plans to move on from Libor
Asia moves: Natixis hires Asia M&A chief, Deutsche Bank picks north Asia head, and more
Latest job news across the industry
CECL drains $2.9bn from Capital One’s CET1
Core capital ratio to fall 16 basis points following switch to new accounting standard
JP Morgan takes $2.7bn capital hit from CECL
Credit card portfolios see allowances for loan losses spike the most
Risk weight tweak could fix IFRS 9 capital clash – research
Practitioner suggests way to cancel out double-counting of Basel credit loss provisions
Four UK banks improve resilience to stress tests compared with 2018
Aggregate CET1 capital ratio headroom over hurdle rate improves by 50 basis points
IFRS 9 transitional measures saved EU banks €22bn
Four Greek banks claim €1.2 billion of capital relief on average
MVA taking the long road to acceptance
Four years on, the adjustment is still not a standard part of non-cleared swap pricing
Competitive differentiation – Reaping the benefits of XVA centralisation
A forum of industry leaders discusses the latest developments in XVA and the strategic, operational and technological challenges of derivatives valuation in today’s environment, including the key considerations for banks looking to move to a standardised…
Sandbar's focus on idiosyncratic factors sets it apart from its peers in equity market‑neutral
With investors sometimes struggling to find hedge funds that deliver uncorrelated, consistent returns, Sandbar Asset Management stands out from its peers. Its success in running an equity market-neutral strategy is a reflection of its founder and chief…
Opening the buy-side liquidity pool
Vikash Rughani, business manager at triReduce and triBalance, outlines a new approach enabling buy- and sell-side participants to optimise the transition of legacy Libor over-the-counter swaps contracts to alternative reference rates
IFRS 9 capital relief saves Lloyds £768m
Phase-in measures ameliorate CET1 hit of higher loan-loss provisions
Swiss banks ask, how about a magic trick?
Banks pull off an accounting trick – with the help of their regulator
CECL prompts loan sales, hunt for insurance
Risk USA: ‘CECL hogs’ could deplete capital ratios and be a drag on earnings
Hong Kong turmoil pushes HSBC’s credit loss charge higher
Third quarter expected credit loss charge was 62% higher than in Q2
Stress-testing to improve strategic decision‑making
Banking regulators remain focused on expanding and developing the range of stress-testing regimes across the globe to maintain stability, monitor emerging risks and avoid another financial crisis. Here, a forum of industry leaders discusses the evolution…