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More Bank Stress Tests: Better Protection for Savings

New rules increase the number of scenarios in which banks must test their resilience to crises. This aims to better prepare banks for interest rate changes, potentially leading to greater security for your savings and financial system stability.
Key points
Banks will be required to conduct stress tests under five different scenarios, up from the previous two.
New test scenarios will include both increases and decreases in interest rates, allowing for better risk assessment.
The changes aim to enhance financial security and protect citizens' money in banks.
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Print number: 118_HR_3992
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
Process start date: 2023-06-09