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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Rethinking Bank Leverage and Capital Requirements in 2025

On July 10, 2025, the federal banking agencies published a proposed rule to change the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) for U.S. global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIBs) and their subsidiary...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK’s Proposed New Captive Insurer Regime: Key Developments and Next Steps

What is new: The UK government has proposed a new regulatory framework for captive insurance companies, aiming to simplify regulations and enhance competitiveness in the financial services sector. Why it matters: The...more

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UK PRA publishes policy statement on amendments to UK capital buffers framework

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its final policy statement in relation to amendments being made to the UK framework on capital buffers. Together with the Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential...more

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Federal Reserve Board Proposes Revisions to Large Financial Institution Rating System

On July 15, 2025, the Federal Reserve Board released a proposed rule to revise the Large Financial Institution rating system or "LFI Framework." The proposal would change how the Fed evaluates the financial and managerial...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US Banking Regulators Propose Changes to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio for US GSIBs

On June 27, 2025, the Federal Reserve approved a proposal to recalibrate a key capital requirement applicable to the largest U.S. banking organizations (known as global systemically important banks (GSIBs)). - The proposal...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 5: Prudential Solvency Regimes in the Middle East

This chapter discusses the prudential solvency regimes in the Middle East, a crucial topic for anyone involved in the insurance industry. The Middle East is an exciting place to be in today’s insurance market. It is expected...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Prudential regulators propose rule on bank capital requirements

On June 27, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio standards for U.S. global systemically important banks (GSIBs) and their subsidiaries. The...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Countdown to the Treasury Clearing Mandate: Will the Capital Rules Keep Pace?

We're still a year and a half from the effective date of the US Treasury Clearing mandate for cash trades and two years from the effective date for US Treasury repo transactions. But participants in the largest and most...more

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The Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures Regulations 2025

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The Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/653) have been laid before the UK parliament and published, together with an explanatory memorandum. The regulations restate relevant provisions of...more

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Rules in Motion May 2025 - Cadwalader Capital Corner

On an aggregate basis, banking industry net revenue improved in Q1 despite flattish NIM on near-record non-interest income and expense improvements....more

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PRA Phase 1 of Pillar 2A review

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper (CP12/25) setting out Phase 1 of its Pillar 2A review. This first phase review seeks to address the consequential impact of the near-final PRA...more

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The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 3: Prudential Insurance Regulation in Japan

This chapter discusses prudential insurance regulation in Japan. Japan is the fourth-largest insurance market in the world, with a broad customer base and a varied range of offerings. This profile, coupled with ongoing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Treasury’s Bessent outlines vision for community banks

On April 9, the Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, delivered a speech outlining the Trump Administration’s financial policy goals of empowering community banks, moving away from prioritizing large financial...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed report explores risk sensitivity benefits in bank capital requirements

On March 28, the Fed released a report titled “Outlining and Measuring the Benefits of Risk Sensitivity in Bank Capital Requirements” evaluating the integration of risk regarding bank capital requirements. The report asserted...more

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European Commission targeted consultation on the application of the markets risk prudential framework

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The European Commission (EC) has launched a consultation to help determine the best approach for the application of the EU's framework on market risk prudential requirements for banks, with an accompanying press release. Last...more

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NAIC Establishes the Risk-Based Capital Model Governance (EX) Task Force in 2025

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The 2025 National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has stated that...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed’s Bowman emphasizes a cautious monetary policy and regulatory reform for community banks

On February 17, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman delivered prepared remarks, during a conference in Arizona, addressing monetary policy, the economic outlook, and regulatory issues affecting community banks. She discussed the...more

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UK delays the implementation of Basel 3.1

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The Prudential Regulation Authority has announced that, in consultation with HM Treasury, it has decided to delay the implementation of Basel 3.1 in the U.K. by one year until January 1, 2027. The PRA explains that it has...more

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