EU Basel III rules offset provision expected to pass scrutiny period unopposed
By Fanny Roux ( September 4, 2026, 12:05 GMT | Insight) -- An EU legal text allowing banks to use a temporary multiplier to offset capital increases under Basel III market risk rules is expected to pass its three-month scrutiny period by Sept. 5 without opposition from EU lawmakers or governments. The provision, which applies for three years starting in January 2027, aims to ensure fair competition with US banks amid uncertainty over global implementation of the Basel III standards.An EU legal text allowing banks to use a multiplier to neutralize capital increases under Basel III market risk rules is expected to pass by Sept. 5, MLex understands....
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