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The Biggest U.S. Banks Face a Basel III Capital Shortfall

When the new Basel III global bank regulations are imposed, the top 35 U.S. banks will be short between $100 billion and $150 billion in equity capital, a study by Barclays Capital finds.

UBS, Credit Suisse Face Tougher Capital Rules

UBS and Credit Suisse Group will have to almost double their capital holdings because Switzerland has set out to further tighten the reins on its megabanks, requiring them to hold capital well in excess of the new Basel III rules.

The IMF thinks global banks are getting healthier, but big ifs remain