Basel IV and its practical impact on smaller banks?
Been trying to get my head around the full implications of Basel IV, specifically for regional banks that don't have the same balance sheet complexity as a global systemic institution. Are folks seeing actual shifts in lending appetite or capital allocation due to the revised credit risk framework, or is it mostly an internal compliance headache for now? Just trying to gauge the real-world operational impact beyond the theoretical papers.
From what I've seen, it's a bit of both. Many regional banks are definitely feeling the compliance burden, which naturally impacts their internal resource allocation. However, any direct shift in lending appetite seems more nuanced and slow-moving, often blending with other economic factors.