bank capital

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  Basel Capital Rules Could Be Delayed: Sources

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 12, 2012

  The start date for new Basel III rules on bank capital could be pushed back by six months to a year, according to three people with knowledge of current discussions.

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  PIMCO’s El-Erian: What Bernanke Really Meant

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 8, 2012

  The Fed chief's comments on Thursday were carefully crafted so as not to rattle the markets, but PIMCO CEO Mohamed El-Erian took to the Huffington Post to deconstruct the true meaning behind the politico speak.

• E.U. Debates Bank Capital Rules

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  May 2, 2012

  E.U. leaders are attempting to come to agreement on the amount of capital banks would have to set aside as a precaution against losses, with Britain and Sweden seeking even larger percentages than rules already being discussed.

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  EU May Regulate Banker Pay

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 6, 2012

  European Union officials could include in their draft bank capital law measures to limit banker pay, setting in place a specified limit between the highest and lowest paid, as well as instituting a limit on bonuses.

• Banks Push Back Against Greek Debt Cuts

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 17, 2011

  European banks are pushing back against a plan for write-downs of Greek debt that would be great then than the 21% already agreed upon.

• Coordinate EU Bank Recapitalization: Barroso

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 6, 2011

  Regulators from the European Union were presented with a proposal to coordinate recapitalization of its banks at the second day of meetings on Thursday, as they considered ways to reassure investors who have been fleeing the banking sector.