Bank Regulation versus An Effective Alternative

Reader comment on: Dimon's Annual Letter

Submitted by David Weinkrantz (United States), Apr 5, 2012 18:52

I suggest that much of banking law and banking regulation be replaced by a rule that in the event of a bank failure, the senior officers, directors and owners of the bank be jointly and severally liable for the banks debts down to their underwear.

This rule would protect the public interest. However, regulators would oppose such a rule because they would lose their livelihoods.

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