The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), established 14 years ago, stands as a pivotal institution in safeguarding American consumers within the complex financial landscape. Conceived in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, its primary mandate has been to regulate financial products and services, acting as a critical watchdog against […]
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Stability is the SLR proposal’s goal — but it’s no guarantee
The recent proposal to modify the Supplementary Leverage Ratio (SLR) stands as a pivotal effort by financial regulators to fortify the stability and function of the crucial Treasury market. This foundational minimum capital requirement, which dictates how much equity banks must hold relative to their total assets, is designed to […]