Uncertainty remains over new US bank capital rules


The central bank is expected to publish the new version and start taking on industry feedback in the coming weeks. — Bloomberg

WASHINGTON: US bank investors, analysts and executives are trying to figure out how lenders would fare under revised hikes in capital requirements, with considerable uncertainty over what specifics will emerge from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and other regulators, and the presidential election a looming wild card.

The Fed’s regulatory chief Michael Barr on Tuesday outlined a plan to raise big bank capital by 9%, easing an earlier proposal to hike capital 19%.

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