Agencies Seek Comment on Capital Rules

On December 15, the Fed, OCC, and FDIC requested comments on a proposed rule that would implement changes approved by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to revise the market risk capital rules for banking organizations with significant trading activity. Comments are requested within 90 days after publication in the Federal Register. The Fed, OCC, and FDIC also requested comments on a proposed rule that would amend Basel II to be consistent with the Dodd-Frank Act provisions on capital standards. Comments are requested within 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Agencies Risk-Based Capital Guidelines Release. Agencies Basel II Release.