WOCCU urged the Financial Stability Board (FSB) to continue with proportionality efforts in light of the voluminous regulatory reforms adopted since the financial crisis.  WOCCU noted that the additional complexity often filters down disproportionately to smaller, less complex institutions such as credit unions and other community based cooperative institutions.  WOCCU commented that these regulations need to be proportionately tailored and noted that the effects can have significant impact in their ability to lend to SMEs. 

These comments came as part of the FSB’s request for Feedback on the Effects of Financial Regulatory Reforms on SME Financing where they are evaluating how the regulatory reforms have affected SME lending.

A copy of the letter can be viewed here.