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- Federal Reserve proposes reducing additional capital requirements for large banks from 19% to 9%.
- The plan involves resubmitting adjusted drafts of global banking regulations.
- This change is seen as a significant win for Wall Street financial institutions.
The Federal Reserve Board has introduced a revised plan for capital requirements affecting major banks. Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice-chair of supervision, announced on Tuesday that the proposed Basel regulations, if accepted, will lower the additional capital banks must hold from 19% to 9%. This adjustment is aimed at providing greater flexibility for financial institutions while ensuring they remain resilient during economic downturns.
The updated regulations include diluted drafts of global banking capital standards and the Basel Endgame rule. This proposal represents a notable concession to Wall Street banks, which have been advocating for less stringent capital requirements. The adjustment is expected to ease financial constraints for large lenders and align with their push for more manageable regulatory measures.
