The BoE has raised concerns over plans to cut the capital requirements of specialist trading firms, the FT reports; BoE officials are worried they could increase financial stability risks by making firms less able to withstand a crisis

The BoE's caution regarding potential cuts to capital requirements for specialist trading firms signals a significant concern about financial stability risks.

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This stance suggests that the BoE is prioritizing the resilience of financial institutions, which could impact market sentiment and lead to heightened scrutiny on regulatory changes in the sector.

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