Botín urges release of bank capital buffers to boost growth

Santander chair Ana Botín calls for regulators to release bank capital buffers to support lending and growth, arguing that growth is not synonymous with excessive risk. The statement signals a push for regulatory easing in Europe, though it is an opinion rather than a policy change. If adopted, it could ease credit conditions and support growth, but it remains uncertain whether regulators will act.

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