FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Bank Capital and Liquidity Rules

Original title: BANK CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY REGULATIONS PART II: INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES

January 1, 2017

banking regulation financial stability capital requirements liquidity Dodd-Frank Act economic growth

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the regulatory framework that dictates how much cash and capital banks must hold, which directly influences their ability to lend to businesses and consumers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Banks

Banks must comply with capital and liquidity requirements that dictate their operational and financial reserves.

Taxpayers

The regulations are intended to reduce the likelihood of bank failures that might otherwise require government intervention.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing to examine how current capital and regulations affect U.S. banks. Industry representatives and legal experts discussed whether these complex rules improve financial stability or hinder economic growth.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 23, 2016, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee examined the impact of capital and liquidity requirements on U.S. banks.
The discussion focused on the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act and Basel Initiatives.
Chairman Shelby expressed concern that regulatory complexity might increase systemic risk rather than reduce it.
The committee heard testimony from representatives of the Independent Community Bankers of America, the American Bankers Association, and The Clearing House Association.
Jennifer Taub, a law professor, provided testimony alongside industry representatives.
The hearing included a review of written responses to questions submitted by Senator Sasse.

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the regulatory framework that dictates how much cash and capital banks must hold, which directly influences their ability to lend to businesses and consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of bank capital and liquidity regulations?

These regulations require banks to hold specific amounts of capital and liquid assets to ensure they remain stable and can withstand financial crises without needing taxpayer-funded bailouts.

Why are these regulations controversial?

Some argue the rules are necessary to prevent financial crises, while others, including the Committee Chairman, argue that the rules are overly complex and may inadvertently hinder economic growth or create a false sense of security.

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Discoveries

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Regulatory Complexity Concerns

The hearing highlights a shift in legislative focus from simply implementing post-crisis rules to questioning the cumulative impact of regulatory complexity on bank operations.

Richard C. Shelby Dodd-Frank Act

Connected Entities

personGreg Baer“President of The Clearing House Association and witness”Map →

personRebeca Romero Rainey“CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos and witness”Map →

otherBasel Initiatives“International regulatory framework for banks”Map →

personWayne A. Abernathy“Executive VP at American Bankers Association and witness”Map →

personJennifer Taub“Professor of Law at Vermont Law School and witness”Map →

personRichard C. Shelby“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs”Map →

Sources

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