- JPMorgan Chase CEO says excessive regulations by the Feds can pose challenges for US banks.
- Prominent US banks collapsed recently including Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and First Republic Bank.
- Dimon highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to regulations beyond stress tests.
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, which recently acquired the bankrupt First Republic Bank, has expressed concerns about potential difficulties for US banks in the event that the Federal Reserve implements excessive regulations during a time of crisis.
During an interview with Bloomberg on May 11th, Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, shared his belief that the situation for banks is expected to deteriorate further unless the Federal Reserve adopts proactive measures beyond the mere implementation of additional regulations.
Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and First Republic Bank, three prominent US banks, have already experienced significant collapses within the initial months of this year.
Dimon attributed the problem to a lack of effective supervision and placed the blame on bank CEOs and board members. He highlighted that supervisors typically prioritize regulatory compliance rather than assessing the overall functioning of banks.
Moreover, Dimon is of the opinion that the current banking crisis cannot be solved by merely adding more regulations to the already extensive 200,000-page stress test conducted by the Federal Reserve.
Dimon suggested adopting a more comprehensive perspective when modifying regulations, stating,”At one point, it’s making it harder for them to do business. There are already hundreds of rules in place.”
Additionally, he raised concerns about the effectiveness of stress tests, cautioning that companies overly fixated on a single stress test might overlook other important issues, including recurring historical events.
Simultaneously, Dimon expressed skepticism about the reliance on a single stress test, as it can create a misleading sense of security. He pointed out that the Federal Reserve failed to anticipate the banking crisis, noting that none of the Fed governors predicted it.
Source: coinedition.com
