AFR Bulletin: Dodd-Frank Derivatives Regulations Will Bring Benefits, Not Costs To Main Street
Read our Bulletin here.
News Category: Press Releases & Statements
Oppose H.R. 2682
Read our letter opposing H.R. 2682 here.
AFR’s Comment to Financial Stability Board on International Resolution
AFR commented on the FSB’s proposed principles on coordination of bank resolution authority. The comment called on regulators to prioritize reducing the complexity of international financial institutions, rather than simply attempting to manage such complexity.
This Week in Wall Street Reform
Click here to view this week’s highlights and lowlights in Wall Street Reform – August 27, 2011 – September 2, 2011.
Letter Supporting the Confirmation of Richard Cordray to Lead the CFPB
Read our letter cosigned by over 60 national, state, and local groups supporting Richard Cordray’s confirmation to head the CFPB here.
AFR Comment to Basel Committee on Capital Surcharges For the Largest Banks
AFR submitted a comment to the Basel Committee, which sets international standards for minimum levels of bank equity capital, concerning the levels of required capital for the largest world banks (so called Global Systemically Important Banks, or G-SIBs). AFR believes the proposed Basel minimum capital levels for these banks are far too low, and the Committee’s own analysis implies much higher capital levels should be set for these entities.