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Big US Banks Balk At New Capital Rules In Senate Hearing

Executives from America's largest banks testified as part of an annual oversight hearing following the 2007-2009 financial crisis (Credit: AFP)

Large US banks railed against new proposed capital requirements at a congressional hearing Wednesday, joining Senate Republicans in casting the measures as crimping loans to everyday Americans.

"This rule will make services so uneconomical, you will likely see two outcomes: many banks will simply stop offering certain products and services, and those that do will have to charge more for them just to make it worth the service," said JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon.

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