Key facts
- Mizuho Americas' market RWAs increased by $3.6 billion in Q2 2026.
- Mizuho Americas' market RWAs reached a record $15.5 billion, a 30% rise.
- TD Group US reported a $1.2 billion increase in market RWAs in Q2 2026.
Several mid-sized US banks, including Mizuho Americas, TD Group US, and PNC Bank, reported significant increases in market risk-weighted assets (RWAs) during the second quarter of 2026. Mizuho Americas saw the largest absolute jump, adding $3.6 billion.
Rising market RWAs can indicate increased trading activity or exposure to market volatility, potentially requiring banks to hold more capital against these assets and impacting their profitability and regulatory standing.
Several mid-sized US banks reported a significant increase in market risk-weighted assets (RWAs) during the second quarter of 2026. Mizuho Americas led the trend with an absolute increase of $3.6 billion, bringing its market RWAs to a record $15.5 billion, a 30% jump. TD Group US also saw a substantial rise, adding $1.2 billion in market RWAs. PNC Bank was another lender that reported a sharp increase in this metric.
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