How should banks manage the strategic risks associated with new regulations and new sources of competition?

Abstract

New capital regulations from the Basel Committee and an overhaul of loan accounting standards are leading to a radically different way of assessing the solvency and performance of banks. At the same time, the bases of competition in banking are shifting rapidly, catalysed by the adoption of new technologies. Banks need urgently to adapt to both these sets of strategic changes to preserve short-term shareholder value while maintaining long-term competitiveness and viability. A range of strategic management actions — including some fundamental changes to the business — can be considered.