US Basel plans not aimed to unfairly favor US banks, EU Parliament study finds
( May 8, 2026, 12:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: March 2026 US Basel proposals include departures from Basel III rules, but these changes only partially mitigate the disadvantages from the absence of so-called advanced approaches, a European Parliament study published Friday reads. "We would not classify the US proposals as trying to give an unfair advantage to US banks," the paper says. But the study, prepared by the Economic Governance and Economic and Monetary Union unit, finds that the decision not to impose an overall standardized capital requirement floor is "potentially concerning" and could result in a competitive advantage for banks focused on trading activity.See attached study. ...
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