US regulators propose sweeping overhaul of bank capital requirements
- U.S. regulators have proposed rules to increase capital requirements for the largest banks by 16% on average.
- The proposal aims to bolster financial stability by revising how banks assess risk and reserve capital.
- Banks with over $100 billion in assets would be impacted the most and have until 2028 to comply.
- Critics argue the rules could constrain lending and lead to higher consumer fees.
- The overhaul incorporates parts of the Basel III international banking standards.