The Federal Reserve says big banks need about $70 billion more in
loss-absorbing capital before new rules take effect on Jan 1, 2019.
The
new standards will require eight systemically-important banks and
financial firms have long-term debt that can be transformed into equity
if the company fails. The rules are designed to prevent tax payers from
footing the bill of a bailout.
In a statement, Yellen calls it
"one of the last critical safeguards" to be put into place after the
crisis. It requires 21.5% to 23% of risk weighted assets to qualify.
There
is a question, however, if it will be fully implemented. Republicans
have warned against implementing new rules before they take over.
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