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Finally having gotten the message, regulators are expected to lighten up on the banks with the...

  • Thursday, January 3, 1:36 PM ET
    Finally having gotten the message, regulators are expected to lighten up on the banks with the release Sunday of Basel's new liquidity coverage ratio. Working pro-cyclically, regulators for years have been forcing banks to raise liquidity and capital just at the time when they should be encouraged to shovel funds out the door. The coming rule is expected to give lenders extra years to meet the new standard.
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    Gee, if they just let the liquidity-ratio go to 1,000 then the banks won't be threatened for 100 years. And it'll be a lot easier to lend money! Now, if we can just get those pesky depositers to borrow more instead of saving so much or using cash...
    3 Jan, 01:47 PM Reply Like
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    Guess they are getting tired of high UE.
    3 Jan, 02:01 PM Reply Like
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