Basel

Andreas Dombret, the top banking regulator in Germany, said international standards need to be vigorously enforced and implemented.

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A protectionist banking policy could lead to reprisal from overseas regulators, financial instability and less cross-border business.

The Basel III capital requirements are making it hard for banks to stay in the servicing business, said David Motley, president of Colonial Savings. Their exodus from the market indirectly hurts consumers, he argued.

In reality, the proposal to toughen bank capital requirements has appeal both for those who want to unwind the Dodd-Frank Act and regulatory hawks who want to keep banks in check.

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A top House Republican is calling on the Federal Reserve to cease its participation in international standards-setting forums until after President Trump has installed his own leadership in the central bank.

Representatives from CUs in the U.S., Ireland, Brazil and Canada were on-hand to discuss a potential carve-out for FIs and other cooperatives.

An international regulatory body outlined a series of recommendations for reducing risks posed by the asset management industry, particularly increasing liquidity and reducing leverage posed by derivatives positions.