· Gary Gensler Wiki · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRemarks before the Financial Stability Oversight Council Financial Stability Risks & Guidance on Nonbank Determinations
Read full speech on sec.gov ↗ContextSpeech by Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Why it mattersGensler backs updated guidance on designating risky non-banks.
Problems raised
- Excessive leverage creates systemic risk.
- Non-bank firms can spread crises.
- Past crises came from banks and non-banks.
Solutions proposed
- Update guidance on non-bank designations.
- Watch leverage closely.
- Treat non-banks as possible sources of risk.