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\"Federal regulators are proposing changes to bank capital requirements, potentially reducing them for many U\.S\. institutions by altering risk-weighted asset calculations and G-SIB surcharges\. While proponents argue this simplifies regulations and frees up capital for lending, rating agency Moody's warns of potential risks\. Moody's emphasizes that lower capital requirements could lead banks to increase shareholder payouts, take on more risk, or operate with thinner capital cushions, rath...