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US Treasury Secretary calls for bank deregulation at G20

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated for reduced financial regulations at a G20 meeting, arguing that current rules disproportionately harm smaller banks. He suggested that easing capital requirements could free up significant funds for reinvestment in small businesses and loans. Bessent also noted that post-financial crisis regulations have contributed to the decline of many community banks, leading to a situation where "too small to succeed." AI

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US Treasury Secretary calls for bank deregulation at G20

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtenay Brown ·

    Exclusive: Bessent calls for less regulation to help small banks

    <p>Treasury Secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/bonds-fed-treasury-policy" target="_blank">Scott Bessent</a> made a case for lighter financial regulation at the G20 finance ministers gathering Monday, arguing to CEOs that post-crisis rules have squeezed small bank…