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US bank regulators are loosening restrictions on leveraged lending, established during the Obama era. This move aims to address concerns that stringent regulations are hindering banks’ competitiveness as the private credit market experiences rapid growth. Bankers have argued that existing rules put them at a disadvantage, prompting regulators to ease these restrictions and potentially level the playing field. The changes reflect a response to the evolving financial landscape and the need to balance regulatory oversight with market competitiveness.
