Bespoke market risk rules could unlock growth
Why this matters
The regulatory update discusses potential changes to market risk rules for non-bank trading firms, which could impact capital requirements and licensing for broker dealers and hedge funds operating in capital markets.
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What the FCA said
We’re seeking feedback on whether tailored market risk rules for non-bank trading firms could remove unnecessary barriers, free up capital and attract new market participants, ultimately supporting economic growth. The rules in place today were originally designed for banks to ensure they held enough capital to absorb…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 425 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Prudential / Capital Requirements, Authorisation & Licensing and Capital Markets & Trading.