The U.K. is rolling back capital requirements for its banking sector, aligning with Washington's recent shift away from post-2008 crisis regulations. Financial institutions across Britain will soon operate under lighter reserve mandates—a move that mirrors the U.S. deregulation wave. This coordinated pullback marks a significant pivot in how major economies approach bank oversight, potentially reshaping liquidity dynamics and risk appetite in global markets. Whether this regulatory easing proves sustainable or reckless remains the billion-dollar question.