Basel Committee Discusses Recent Market Developments

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued a press release following its virtual meeting on 24–25 February, at which it discussed recent market developments and the global banking outlook. With respect to vulnerabilities in government bond‑backed repo markets, the BCBS notes that the implementation of its finalised counterparty credit risk management guidelines, particularly in relation to securities financing transactions and collateral management, should help mitigate these... By: A&O Shearman