The Capital Reset: How Banking Rules Are Being Rewritten

A regulatory reset is underway—and it’s one of the biggest shifts in banking since the financial crisis. This episode breaks down the move away from internal models toward standardized approaches, new risk weight structures, and stricter systemic risk measures. From derivatives and securitization to operational risk and GSIB reforms, we unpack the forces reshaping how banks hold capital—and what it means for the future of finance.