Issues

The Basel III Endgame proposal to increase capital requirements for the nation’s largest banks would harm the American economy, undermine U.S. competitiveness, and weaken financial stability.

Since 2009, U.S. GSIBs have more than tripled their high-quality capital, an important tool to ensure banks are able to withstand losses and continue to support the economy.

Custody banks provide critical services to institutional investors, contributing to the efficiency and stability of global financial markets.

The Forum supports the creation of an oversight framework for crypto assets to ensure the regulated banking sector can play a meaningful role in this space.

Large banks play a pivotal role in supporting the existing energy infrastructure and the transition to a less carbon-intensive economy.

The nation’s largest banks are key drivers of the American economy.

The nation’s largest banks are subject to robust regulations, including heightened requirements for capital. Since 2009, U.S. GSIBs have more than tripled their high-quality capital.

The nation’s largest banks play a critical role in helping U.S. companies compete internationally.

Forum members maintain strong amounts of liquidity, which support financial stability by ensuring that a large bank can deal with substantial cash needs without disrupting its ability to extend credit to the economy.

Efficiently calibrated regulation fosters a strong financial system and American economic growth.

The Federal Reserve has repeatedly determined in its stress tests that the largest U.S. banks have robust levels of capital.