Basel III: Global Regulatory Standard

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What is the minimum total capital ratio of risk-weighted assets?

  • 12.5%
  • 10.0%
  • 10.5% (correct)
  • 8.0%

What is included in Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital?

  • Paid-up Common Stock, Common Stock Dividends, and Retained Earnings
  • Paid-up Common Stock, Additional Paid-in Capital, and Deposits for Common Subscription
  • Paid-up Common Stock, Common Stock Dividends, and Undivided Profits
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital ratio of risk-weighted assets?

  • 7.5%
  • 4.5% (correct)
  • 6.0%
  • 8.0%

What is the purpose of the Capital Conservation Buffer?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Loss Absorbency feature in Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital instruments?

<p>To ensure that banks can fully absorb losses before government bailout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)?

<p>To assess capital adequacy relative to risk profile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum maturity requirement for Tier 2 Capital instruments?

<p>5 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Regulatory Adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital?

<p>To deduct specific items from CET1 Capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Capital Buffers?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Countercyclical Capital Buffer?

<p>Not mentioned in the text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which risk weighting is assigned to equity exposures not deducted from capital and listed on a recognized exchange?

<p>300% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily included in Tier 1 Capital?

<p>Common equity and retained earnings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ratio is introduced to ensure banks have adequate levels of liquid assets to meet short-term obligations?

<p>Liquidity Coverage Ratio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are banks required to perform as an internal assessment under BASEL III?

<p>Perform their own internal assessments of externally rated exposures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary measure is used in the leverage ratio?

<p>High-quality capital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of instruments were phased out under the new Tier 1 Capital definition?

<p>Step-up instruments and cumulative preferred stock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk weighting applied to Commercial Public Sector Entities (PSEs)?

<p>100% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is eliminated completely from the regulatory capital under Basel III?

<p>Tier 3 Capital (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which credit risk measurement tool is suggested for assessing counterparty risks?

<p>Stress tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of introducing a non-risk weighted leverage ratio under BASEL III?

<p>To limit overall leverage levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary aim of Basel III?

<p>To improve risk management and governance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital under Basel III?

<p>To buffer against losses and provide financial stability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Basel III introduced the Leverage Ratio primarily to:

<p>Provide a non-risk-based measure to limit excessive leverage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of financial and economic stress?

<p>Capital Conservation Buffer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for the Total Capital Ratio including the Capital Conservation Buffer by January 2019?

<p>10.5% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT a focus of Basel III reforms?

<p>Introducing strict trading policies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Countercyclical Capital Buffer in Basel III?

<p>To mitigate systemic risks during credit cycle fluctuations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the observation period for the Net Stable Funding Ratio begin?

<p>January 2013 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which key feature of Basel III aims to strengthen the bank’s transparency and disclosures?

<p>Market Discipline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum CET1 Capital Ratio requirement by 2019 under Basel III?

<p>7.0% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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