At the onset of the financial market crisis in 2007, many banks had adequate capital levels but they still ended up experiencing serious difficulties when it came to liquidity risk management. They had failed to sufficiently accounted for their exposure to liquidity risk. Before the crisis, funding was readily available and cheap. This created the impression…
Liquidity Risk
Basel III and liquidity management in banks
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been mentioned often in the media both during and after the financial crisis. This Committee provides a much-needed forum for regulators to meet at regular intervals and discuss cooperation on banking supervisory matters such as the management of capital under the Basel III capital accord. The aim of the committee is…
Liquidity risk levels upgraded under Basel III
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been mentioned often during and after the financial crisis. This Committee provides a forum for regulators to meet at regular intervals and discuss cooperation on supervisory matters relating to banks. The purpose is to enhance the understanding of supervisory issues such as liquidity risk management and to improve…