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Basel 4

Approaching implementation.

 

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Welcome to the KPMG Global Insights page for Basel 4. Here you will find regulatory updates and analysis, links to KPMG solutions and details of key contacts across KPMG’s international network. For our latest views, see the “Moving the dial” series.

As final rules emerge and are finalised, it is time for banks to focus firmly on the implementation of the Basel 3 final reforms, commonly referred to as Basel 4 or, in the UK, as Basel 3.1.

Implementation was delayed due to the pandemic, but regulators around the globe are now pushing ahead with their plans. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been clear that a ‘full and consistent’ implementation of the framework should be targeted ‘as soon as possible’.

However, timelines are not consistent across all jurisdictions and banks will also need to consider local variations in final requirements.

The EU proposals for amendments to the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3) in January 2023 are moving forward, with final rules expected by the end of 2023 or early 2024. In the UK, the PRA is consulting on its implementation proposals until end-March. The US is expected to set out its approach in Q1 2023. Implementation timelines for all three regions are likely to be consistent - from 1 January 2025 – but detailed interpretations of the standards may vary.

Banks face significant challenges as they stand up or refresh their Basel 4 programmes. They will need to ensure that they are well prepared to handle potential divergences in requirements across jurisdictions and they will be looking to achieve compliance within the required timelines and in a cost-effective manner. KPMG is actively supporting banks in all aspects of Basel 4 implementation, leveraging our global expertise – reach out to your local contacts below to discuss.

Basel 4 pdf

Basel 3.1 / CRR3

A short overview on the preliminary agreement in the trilogue procedure on the new EU banking package
Basel pdf

Basel 3.1 Don’t delay: the time for action is now

Implementation considerations for Basel 3.1

Key dates

  • Standards published 2017

  • Proposed implementation timeline from 1 January 2023 with phasing in of output floor to 1 January 2028

  • European Commission proposed amendments to Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3) in October 2021

  • Adopted by European Parliament January 2023

  • Provisional agreement following trilogue June 2023

  • Final rules expected end Q4 2023

  • Implementation from 1 January 2025 with phasing in of output floor to 1 January 2030 (some other transitional measures)

  • PRA consultation on UK implementation closed 31 March 2023

  • Final rules expected in 2 tranches: Q4 2023 (for market risk, credit valuation adjustment (CVA) risk, counterparty credit risk and operational risk) and Q2 2024 (for credit risk, output floor, reporting and disclosure requirements)

  • Implementation from 1 July 2025 with phasing in of output floor to 1 January 2030

  • PRA has advised banks to submit applications for IMA permissions under FRTB 12 months before implementation begins and, for IRB, 6 months before implementation begins.

  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) July 2023

  • Implementation from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2028

  • Implementation dates vary – typically from 2024 to 2025 with a 5-year phase-in for the output floor

Related perspectives and insights

Basel 4

the journey continues

PRA Basel 3.1 Policy Statement - PS 17/23

Near-final rules for market, CVA, counterparty credit and operational risk

Basel 3.1

Don't delay; the time for action is now

Completing the UK framework

PRA consultation on final Basel reforms

Basel 4 | Moving the dial

Banking perspectives and insights

Comparing the Basel Committee requirements to local regulatory proposals

What are the significant changes and impacts for firms in these publications?

How KPMG can help

Basel 4 is broad in scope and impact. KPMG has the credentials and expertise to support you in all aspects of your Basel 4 implementation including:

  • Carrying out gap assessments and implementation plans
  • Planning for and managing any increase in capital requirements
  • Upgrading data, systems and (internal and external) reporting
  • Applications to use internal model approaches (where these are still available)
  • Asset portfolio adjustments and balance sheet optimisation in response to changes in risk weightings
  • Assessing the revised capital standards in the context of all other regulatory reforms and market developments

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