To safeguard their interests, bankers have lobbied relentlessly against regulations that would require them to rely less on borrowing and more on retained earnings or new equity to fund their lending and investments. They cite the need to deliver high returns for shareholders, implying that tighter regulations undermine shareholders’ interests.
为了捍卫他们的利益，银行家们一直不断游说反对一些法规——这些法规要求他们较少依赖借款，转向依靠留存收益或者新股基金来资助贷款及投资。他们声称需要为股东带来更高的回报，暗示更严格的法规会损害股东利益。