Fed Said to Be Finishing Proposal to Ease Up on Bank Leverage

The transcript discusses the coordination among US banking regulators, including the FDIC, and their efforts to align with international standards set by Basel. It highlights the potential changes in regulatory leadership and the implications for policy implementation. The leverage ratio and its impact on capital requirements for different asset classes are also explained, with a focus on the debate over capital weighting for cash deposits.

What role does the FDIC play in the banking system?

What changes might occur in the FDIC after the transition from an Obama appointee to a Trump appointee?

How do US regulators coordinate with their overseas counterparts?

What is the leverage ratio and why is it important?

What arguments do banks make regarding capital weighting for cash deposits?