New Banking Regulations: What Does That Mean for Your Money?

New banking rules promise easier credit but fewer protections.
New Banking Regulations: What Does That Mean for Your Money?
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The Biden administration proposed strict rules for the banking industry. It wanted to increase capital requirements for banks. The Trump administration has taken a different route. It aims to maintain or reduce capital requirements. It has also looked to eliminate “debanking,” which is the act of terminating or denying banking and financial services to an individual or business.

But what does this mean to you? Debanking was a significant problem during the Biden administration. Meanwhile, banks were concerned about proposed capital increases. Both issues affect Americans.

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Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.