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The proposed changes would also grant the Federal Reserve discretion to assess banks between the $100 billion to $250 billion asset range, potentially mitigating risks when necessary. Nonetheless, confidence in regulatory bodies, including the Fed, has been questioned due to past failures in managing risks leading up to the financial crisis. Hindsight may inform better decisions, but concerns about the effectiveness of discretionary oversight remain valid.
Impacts on Smaller Banks and Community Banks