From Basel II to Basel III. Would Investment Banking be preferred under Basel II?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• I. Introduction
• II. Theoretical background
  • II.1. Review of Basel II
    • II.1.1. Minimum capital requirements
  • II.2. Review of Basel III
    • II.2.1. Capital requirements and buffers
    • II.2.2. Liquidity and funding
    • II.2.3. Risk coverage
  • II.3. Research about the impact of capital regulation
• III. Impact on Investment Banking activities
  • III.1. Markets
    • III.1.1. Commodities
    • III.1.2. Credit
    • III.1.3. Equities
    • III.1.4. Foreign Exchange
    • III.1.5. Rates
    • III.1.6. Structured Finance
  • III.2. Corporate Finance
    • III.2.1. Mergers and Acquisitions
    • III.2.2. Equity Capital Markets
    • III.2.3. Debt Capital Markets
• IV. Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master thesis aims to analyze the potential effects of Basel III regulations on investment banking activities. The thesis explores the key changes introduced by Basel III, compares them to the previous Basel II framework, and examines their potential impact on various market segments and corporate finance activities.

• Capital Requirements and Buffers
• Liquidity and Funding
• Impact on Investment Banking Activities
• Changes in Market Dynamics
• Potential Shifts in Corporate Finance Strategies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins with an introduction that outlines the context and objectives of the research. Chapter II provides a comprehensive theoretical background, reviewing the key features of Basel II and Basel III, including capital requirements, liquidity provisions, and risk coverage. This chapter also explores existing research on the impact of capital regulation on financial institutions.

Chapter III delves into the potential impact of Basel III on investment banking activities, analyzing its implications for various market segments, including commodities, credit, equities, foreign exchange, rates, and structured finance. It also examines the effects on corporate finance activities such as mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and debt capital markets.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts explored in this master thesis include Basel II, Basel III, capital requirements, liquidity, funding, risk coverage, investment banking, markets, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, and the impact of regulation on financial institutions.