A Level Set on the Proposal to Reform the Supplementary Leverage Ratio
Introduction This week, the Federal Reserve Board, OCC and FDIC issued a proposal to reform the supplementary leverage ratio (SLR). […]
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To Infinity and Beyond? The Supply of Safe Assets and GSIB Capital Surcharges
Introduction Twelve years ago, international regulators imposed a new capital requirement on the world’s largest banks, a group of roughly
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Correcting the Record on Leverage Reform: Leverage Requirements are Already Backfiring
In a recent op-ed, Sheila Bair recited a litany of age-old canards about leverage requirements and leverage reform that are
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Promises Made, Promises Kept? The Urgency of Leverage Ratio Reform
Introduction Nearly four years ago, the Federal Reserve committed to reconsider the supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) in light of the massive, COVID-driven
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Forum Lending Supports U.S. Economic Growth and Competitiveness
Companies across the country rely on banks to provide credit that supports their investment, success, and ultimately the growth of
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The Urgency of Making Bank Supervision Focused, Efficient, and Supportive of Stability and Growth
Bank supervision is a longstanding practice intended to ensure we have a safe and sound banking system. Experienced bank supervisors
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Large Bank Capital: There is More to Inflation Than the Price of Goods and Services
Introduction As we navigate the start of 2025, it is a good idea to take stock of the state of
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Basel III Endgame: Where Things Stand
This week we learned that bank regulators may re-propose their rule to implement the Basel III Endgame in the United
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Playing Catch Up on Cost-Benefit Analysis: Regulators Need to Up Their Game on Basel III Endgame
Introduction In July, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report that examined the scope and quality of regulatory analysis
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Getting It Right Before Getting It Done – Large Bank Liquidity Regulation
Introduction This Spring, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr gave a speech previewing some changes to large bank