Preserving Banking Diversity: A Cornerstone of U.S. Financial Stability
September 16th, 2025 | In Opinion
America’s banking strength lies in diversity. Yet as PNC CEO Bill Demchak warns, deposit flight to megabanks will only accelerate in the next crisis. Unless addressed, a SOFR-only regime risks tilting the system further toward concentration. IOSCO-aligned credit-sensitive supplements for SOFR such as AXI and FXI offer a modern solution to safeguard stability and preserve bank diversity. The United States has long benefited from a diverse, multi-tiered…