Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28
Bank groups seek further changes to Fed's relaxed capital proposals
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

Bank groups seek further changes to Fed's relaxed capital proposals

15 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28
  • Leaders from the Bank Policy Institute and Mortgage Bankers Association testified at a House hearing on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., calling for additional revisions.
  • They argue the current proposals, while improved, still impose risk assessments that could restrict banks’ lending capacity.
  • The Federal Reserve's relaxed capital plans are widely considered a win for Wall Street, but industry groups continue to push for adjustments to better support lending and economic growth.
Will easing capital rules for big banks truly boost Main Street lending?
How will regulators ensure lower capital benefits borrowers, not just bank shareholders?
Are U.S. banks becoming riskier by diverging from global capital standards?
What is the real risk of another financial crisis if these proposals pass?
Could the new rules create an unlevel playing field for community banks?
With the June comment deadline near, what key changes could still be made?