Less favourable credit terms are being reported across the entire spectrum of securities financing and OTC derivatives transaction types
The tests will focus on the risk that European CCPs would face if multiple clearing houses defaulted and they suffered simultaneous market shocks
Deflation in the euro area ranks second
Regulators suggest steps banks can take to comply with AML requirements
Profitability, increasing interconnectedness of banks and non-bank firms and the growth of emerging markets are the top risks to Europe’s financial firms and markets
Opinion mixed on new bailout regime
The new market abuse rules will take effect in July
Agencies call for a consistent approach to the regulation of the securities, insurance and banking sectors
But borrowing conditions have improved
Losses forced on retail investors may be politically unacceptable