New Federal Banking Proposed Rule (BASEL III ENDGAME) to Revise Large Bank Capital Requirements

Call To Action: US banking regulators must weigh carefully the U.S. Basel III Endgame “B3E” proposal carefully – it could have severe results on possible ability of banks to finance consumer, business, and other credit --- and to make markets in securitization bonds, increasing interest rates and reducing the availability of credit, thereby harming main street as well as U.S. financial markets’ global competitiveness or soundness/ better risk management/ possible meltdown back to 2008. Meaning -- risk weighting for retail exposures which could reduce the amount of capital in most cases.

Fact/Stat: Securitization markets are central to the majority of credit being extended in the U.S. economy, including mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, equipment and other small business financing, and other retail consumer assets. Punitive changes in the securitization capital framework will impact the cost of credit for virtually every consumer and business in the U.S.

Analogy: An analogy that represents a goldfish taking a chance and successfully jumping from a small goldfish bowl to a bigger one. Indeed, by taking (calculated) risks, the little fish will now swim in a larger aquarium. Setting capital requirements for a bank can mitigate risk but also could limit credit being extended in the U.S. economy, including mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, equipment and other small business financing, and other retail consumer assets. Punitive changes in the securitization capital framework will impact the cost of credit for virtually every consumer and business in the U.S.

Executive Summary:

This provided high level overview discusses a proposed rule issued by federal banking regulators on July 27, 2023. The proposal aims to revise large bank capital requirements for better financial stability and risk management - and possible new framework related to COSO enhancements to help banks. Consequently, the proposal is multifaceted, implementing the Basel III Endgame, incorporating recommendations from Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr's holistic capital review, and addressing issues arising from the 2023 large bank failures.

Summary of Key Points Include:

1. Background on Capital Requirements:The policy debate over capital requirements has a long history, with discussions around balancing safety and soundness versus risks to bank profitability.Proponents argue for stricter regulations to prevent financial crises, while opponents emphasize potential impacts on profitability and competitiveness.The proposal draws lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and the 2023 large bank failures.
2. Gold-Plating Concerns: Critics argue that the U.S. has "gold-plated" certain requirements, making them more stringent than those proposed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).U.S. regulators defend this, stating that unique characteristics of the largest U.S. banks justify exceeding international standards.Gold-plating may have international competitiveness drawbacks but could enhance safety and soundness.
3. Standard Rules vs. Internal Models:The proposal aims to reduce complexity for Category I and II banks but introduces new requirements for banks with over $100 billion in assets.There's a debate over whether simple or complex regulations are more effective in reducing risk, considering the difficulty of understanding and applying complex rules.The proposal limits the use of internal models by large banks, citing concerns about variability and lack of transparency in risk assessment.
4. Transparency Concerns:Industry trade associations argue that the proposal significantly increases capital requirements without adequate public disclosure of data and analyses.Critics claim a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, requiring agencies to publicly disclose the basis for rulemaking.The proposal is extensive (316 pages), and critics call for making available the non-public internal agency research and data used in rulemaking.
5. Economic Impact Analysis:The economic impact analysis in the proposal is criticized as insufficient and flawed.The Federal Reserve plans to collect more detailed data from banks to address concerns and inform any final rule.
6. Legal and Practical Considerations:The industry argues for making all data and analyses public, while acknowledging that the underlying documentation might be too technical for the general public.Legal claims regarding the violation of disclosure requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act are acknowledged but not evaluated in the report.

Overall, the high level summary provides an overview of the proposed rule, key criticisms, and concerns related to transparency, economic impact analysis, and the balance between standard rules and internal models in regulating large banks' capital requirements. Stay tuned for further actions/ discussions also around Basel III Endgame.

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