Specifically, the Fed is expected to mirror an effort regulators pitched in 2018 that failed to advance, which would tie leverage requirements to the overall risk each bank is deemed to pose on ...

On Wednesday, the Fed Board voted 5-2 to propose changes to the eSLR, reducing the capital requirement for holding companies to a range of 3.5% to 4.5%, down from 5%.

Powell's comments come just before the Fed is set to meet on Wednesday to advance a proposal that would reduce the supplemental leverage ratio for the largest banks. Republicans applauded the planned ...

Powell: Fed is reviewing Basel III, supplemental leverage ratio rules Powell acknowledged that current capital levels exceed international standards and said the new rule calls for a ‘fresh start’ ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday to advance a proposal that would ease leverage rules for banks, which would grant the industry a long-sought win they say will help big ...

FILE PHOTO: An eagle tops the U.S. Federal Reserve building's facade in Washington, July 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo. Jonathan Ernst ...