Among other measures, $1 in capital would need to be held for every $1 investment, the regulator’s highest charge for the riskiest investments. Wall Street is challenging a Federal Reserve rule that would make US banks spend more capital against commodities investments , claiming its impact is excessive . Goldman Sachs is the only big bank with a large exposure to the sector , and this rule would force banks to withdraw from commodities completely as the capital charges hit returns . The Fed says the rule would protect banks and the broader financial system from costly mishaps like the BP Horizon oil spill . Supporters say it would also help to prevent commodity price fluctuations and social conflicts arising from commodity - related issues .
Wall Street is challenging a Federal Reserve rule that would make US banks spend more capital against commodities investments , claiming its impact is excessive . Goldman Sachs is the only big bank with a large exposure to the sector , and this rule would force banks to withdraw from commodities completely as the capital charges hit returns . The Fed says the rule would protect banks and the broader financial system from costly mishaps like the BP Horizon oil spill . Supporters say it would also help to prevent commodity price fluctuations and social conflicts arising from commodity - related issues .