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The Biggest U.S. Banks Face a Basel III Capital Shortfall

by | Nov 22, 2010 | Towing

When the new Basel III global bank regulations are imposed, the top 35 U.S. banks will be short between $100 billion and $150 billion in equity capital, a study by Barclays Capital finds.
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Basel III? Basel Humbug: Why New Bank Capital Rules May Be Irrelevant

by | Sep 14, 2010 | Towing

International bankers are hammering out the Basel III agreement, which will require banks to keep more capital in reserve relative to what they invest. It’s a good idea, and one that would cushion the financial system from the…

The Biggest U.S. Banks Face a Basel III Capital Shortfall

Basel III? Basel Humbug: Why New Bank Capital Rules May Be Irrelevant

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