The Geopolitical Risk Index (GPR) is at its highest level in almost 25 years. Bank regulators and risk managers need to incorporate geopolitics into stress tests.

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The U.S. economy is becoming more fragile. This is not a backdrop that calls for bank deregulation. It is one that demands resilience via loss absorbing capital.

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Well-capitalized banks earn higher credit ratings which helps them lower their borrowing costs.

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Revised Basel III Rules Are Unlikely to Push Banks Back Into Mortgage Lending

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I am testifying before the House Committee on Financial Services, Tuesday April 28 at 10am, about why this is a terrible time to weaken bank regulations.

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