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BASEL III Part 2, commercial paper, WMA, Documentation

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What is the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio prescribed under Basel III?

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Under Basel III, banks must maintain a minimum CET1 ratio of 4.5% of Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA).

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What is the minimum Tier 1 capital requirement under Basel III for Indian banks?

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Minimum Tier 1 capital is 8.5% of RWA including CCB.

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What is the Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) required under Basel III and what does it consist of?

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The Capital Conservation Buffer is 2.5% of RWA and must be maintained entirely in the form of Common Equity Tier 1 capital.

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What is the minimum Total Capital Ratio prescribed under Basel III for Indian banks?

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Minimum Total Capital Ratio is 11.5% including Capital Conservation Buffer.

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What is the total minimum capital requirement including Capital Conservation Buffer under Basel III?

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The total minimum capital requirement including CCB is 10.5% of RWA (8% minimum total capital + 2.5% CCB).

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What are Tier 2 instruments under Basel III and what is their maximum limit?

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Tier 2 instruments include subordinated debt; maximum limit is 2% of RWA.

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What is the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) under Basel III and its range?

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The CCyB is an additional capital buffer ranging from 0% to 2.5% of RWA, activated by national regulators during periods of excess credit growth to absorb losses in downturns.

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What is the purpose of the Capital Conservation Buffer under Basel III?

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CCB absorbs losses during financial stress periods to sustain lending.

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