Capital Requirements Regulation
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FCA opens consultation on bespoke market risk rules for non-bank firms
The regulator has proposed seven possible approaches for reforming current rules.
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Relaxing bank leverage rules carries real risk, BoE warns
Banking lobby groups in the US and the UK have been calling for relaxation of rules around bank leverage. But the UK’s top banking regulator says current circumstances are too volatile for any risky change.
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EBA publishes consultations on draft RTS and guidelines for third-country branches under CRD VI
This is a major step in CRD VI implementation programs for non-EU banking groups with EU branches.
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The Basel Framework and regulatory status of gold – clarifying the status quo
Prudential rules that apply to gold under the domestic regimes which implement the Basel Framework in the EU, UK, and US.
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MiFID onshoring continued: PRA Consultation Paper CP9/25
The consultation is relevant to PRA-authorized banks, building societies and designated UK investment firms.
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Simplifying the Regulatory Capital Regime for FCA investment firms: FCA CP25/10
The proposed rules would only apply to MIFIDPRU investment firms, with announcements due for market making/principal trading firms.
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How employers should navigate the scrapping of the banker bonus cap
Now that the cap has been removed, we look at the practical implications for banks, building societies and PRA-designated investment firms.
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FCA publishes consultation paper on rules relating to securitization
Smarter Regulatory Framework to replace the UK Securitisation Regulation.
