BOE FPC: Outlook for financial stability still fragile

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23 March 2012

BOE FPC: Outlook for financial stability still fragile

Banks have limited ability to boost capital by curbing payouts
Wants power to enforce leverage ratios
Powers could also apply to insurers, investment firms, funds
Wants power to vary capital rules based on sector exposure
Bank capital not yet enough to ensure resilience to risks
May request more powers to force regulator action in future

BOE FPC: Outlook for financial stability still fragile

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