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Liquidity Regulation in Flux as Washington Eyes Long-Term Reform
This episode explores evolving financial regulations post-SVB, with a focus on liquidity over capital. Topics include the push for revised liquidity metrics, regulatory interest in the discount window, and anticipated reforms under a deregulatory political climate. Learn what’s next for banks as liquidity risk takes center stage.
Jun 11, 2025
Shahab Khan
Shahab Khan, Head of Liquidity Policy, HSBC USA
Tags: ALM, Treasury and Liquidity Risk
Liquidity Regulation in Flux as Washington Eyes Long-Term Reform
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank may have catalyzed fresh regulatory scrutiny, but the changes discussed in this episode are rooted in broader systemic shifts. Rather than reactive regulation, the anticipated adjustments reflect a need to modernize frameworks first established in a different financial era.Emphasis is shifting toward liquidity risk, particularly given how swiftly SVB unraveled due to uninsured deposits and poor liquidity management. Regulators are discussing more granular liquidity coverage metrics beyond the current 30-day horizon, including 1-day and 7-day stress scenarios, and placing greater weight on high-quality cash over traditional assets like U.S. Treasuries. Political cha
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