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WSJ Says Trump Administration Seeks to Ease Post-2008 Bank Capital Rules

According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration is pushing to loosen capital restrictions introduced after the 2008 financial crisis, a change that could affect banking regulation and risk oversight.

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  • Capital restrictions: Rules requiring banks to hold enough capital to absorb losses and remain solvent during periods of financial stress.
  • 2008 financial crisis: A global banking and credit crisis that led to tighter financial regulation and higher capital standards for lenders.