In formulating the specific details of ABS purchases, the Bank has paid due attention to contributing to the smooth financing of small and medium-sized firms. With regard to underlying assets, a broad range of assets will be deemed eligible, including receivables, loans, and lease claims. Furthermore, the Bank has decided to purchase securities with a BB rating or higher.
Regulation of compensation practices of banks: BCBS proposals  29. It is now widely acknowledged that the flawed incentive framework underlying the compensation structures in the advanced country banking sectors fuelled the crisis. The performance-based compensation of bank executives is typically justified on the ground that banks need to acquire and retain talent.