ABA Banking Journal Podcast ABA Banking Journal Podcast

Why it might be time to revisit a key FDIC ratio

Jul 23, 2026 ยท 11m

Topics discussed

Intro: Critique of FDIC's 2% reserve ratio calculation Podcast intro and guest introductions Explaining designated vs. minimum reserve ratios History of the 2% target and historical simulations Questioning relevance of Savings and Loan crisis data Sponsor message from Q2 Software Impact of using provisions vs. actual realized losses Financial impact of overestimated loss provisions Real-world costs to consumers and conclusion
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