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Treasury Secretary Pushes for Deregulation Amid Financial Risks

12/11/2025

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposes changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to prioritize growth over stringent regulations.
The draft letter argues that excessive regulations hinder market activity and stability.
This approach departs from the FSOC's post-2008 mission to identify systemic risks.
Bessent plans to dissolve climate-related advisory committees and shift to tailored regulator recommendations.
Critics warn the plan could raise financial risks, echoing past deregulation failures.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposes changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to prioritize growth over stringent regulations.
The draft letter argues that excessive regulations hinder market activity and stability.
This approach departs from the FSOC's post-2008 mission to identify systemic risks.
Bessent plans to dissolve climate-related advisory committees and shift to tailored regulator recommendations.
Critics warn the plan could raise financial risks, echoing past deregulation failures.