What is Tier 2 capital?
The Capital of a bank is divided into different tiers according to the characteristics / qualities of each qualifying instrument. The Basel III framework tightens the capital requirements by limiting the type of capital into two categories viz. Tier I and Tier II for supervisory purposes of capital. The Tier II or Tier 2 capital…
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Adequate capital is required by banks to absorb any losses that arise during the normal course of the bank’s operations. As per recommendations of Basel III capital requirements banks’ capital is split into two categories viz. Tier I and Tier II for supervisory purposes. Tier 1 capital is the term used to refer core component…
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What is CET 1 capital?
Sufficient capital is required by banks to absorb any losses that arise during the normal course of the bank’s operations. The Capital of a bank is divided into different tiers according to the characteristics / qualities of each qualifying instrument. The Basel III framework tightens the capital requirements by limiting the type of capital into…
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What are deferred tax assets (DTAs)?
A Deferred Tax Asset is an asset on an organisation’s balance sheet that may be used to reduce taxable income. The DTAs are associated with accumulated losses and other such assets. Such losses should be deducted in full from CET1 capital of the Banks. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) is a component of Tier…
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What is Value at Risk (VaR)?
Value at risk is a statistic technique that measures and estimates the level of financial risk within an organization or investment portfolio or position over a specific time frame (holding period). The three major methods are used to calculate VaR are (i) Parametric Estimates (ii) Monte Carlo simulation (iii) Historical simulation. Parametric Estimates: The method…
ALCO and ALM systems in banks explained
This post elucidates Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) that evaluates the risk associated with Assets and Liability of banks, financial institutions and also the practice of managing risks that arise due to mismatches between the assets and liabilities known as Asset Liability Management (ALM). ALCO (Asset Liability Committee): A risk management committee in a bank that…
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