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Banking Trades Respond to Vice Chair Bowman’s Basel Comments

WASHINGTON —

Following Vice Chair Bowman's comments regarding what is next for the Basel proposal, American Bankers Association, the Bank Policy Institute, and the Financial Services Forum issued a joint statement:

"Vice Chair Bowman's recent remarks reflect a thoughtful, bottom-up approach towards addressing the concerns reflected in the 97 percent of commenters who identified issues with the previous Basel proposal. We have consistently called for a capital framework that reflects the actual risks in the banking system, rather than over-calibrated requirements that impede economic growth and unnecessarily drive up costs. The capital proposal outlined today suggests a welcome focus on risk-sensitivity and a comprehensive view, taking into account the cumulative effects of all capital requirements. As with previous proposals, the details will matter. We look forward to reviewing the proposal in full, as well as the economic analysis underpinning it, and appreciate regulators' continued efforts to work to ensure a fair outcome."

About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation’s $25.3 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.1 trillion in deposits and extend $13.5 trillion in loans.
 
About Bank Policy Institute
The Bank Policy Institute is a nonpartisan public policy, research and advocacy group that represents universal banks, regional banks and the major foreign banks doing business in the United States. The Institute produces academic research and analysis on regulatory and monetary policy topics, analyzes and comments on proposed regulations, and represents the financial services industry with respect to cybersecurity, fraud and other information security issues.
 
About Financial Services Forum
The Financial Services Forum is an economic policy and advocacy organization whose members are the eight largest and most diversified financial institutions headquartered in the United States. Forum member institutions are a leading source of lending and investment in the United States and serve millions of consumers, businesses, investors, and communities throughout the country. The Forum promotes policies that support savings and investment, financial inclusion, deep and liquid capital markets, a competitive global marketplace, and a sound financial system.

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About the American Bankers Association

The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation’s $25.3 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.1 trillion in deposits and extend $13.5 trillion in loans.

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