# The Federal Reserve said last month capital levels at big U.S.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Morgan Stanley estimates big U.S. banks could release up to $320 billion in capital.
- The revised draft rules would increase excess capital by 20% compared to current levels.
- Regional banks will benefit most due to reduced risk-weighted asset calculations for credit.
- Morgan Stanley suggests the regulatory changes could be finalized by the third quarter.

**Companies:** Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan
**Countries:** United States

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