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‘Some evidence’ that banks are reluctant to use their buffers, Basel Committee finds

By Fiona Maxwell ( October 5, 2022, 10:50 GMT | Insight) -- New research indicates a link between banks with lower capital cushions and a hesitancy to lend during times of stress, but it’s too early for any policy changes, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said. The international standard setter published the findings in a second report looking at buffer usability, following concerns that banks are reluctant to use their capital cushions for fear of distribution restrictions and market stigma.New research indicates a link between banks with lower capital cushions and a hesitancy to lend during times of stress, but it’s too early for any policy changes, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said....

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