Results for tag: "Basel III"

Basel III is a set of international banking regulations developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of banks. The regulations are designed to ensure that banks have enough capital to absorb losses and remain solvent in the event of a financial crisis. The regulations also aim to reduce the risk of contagion from one bank to another, and to promote a more stable and resilient banking system. Basel III requires banks to maintain a minimum capital ratio of 8%, which is higher than the previous Basel II requirements. Banks must also maintain a leverage ratio of 3%, which is designed to limit the amount of debt a bank can take on relative to its capital. Banks must also comply with liquidity requirements, which are designed to ensure that banks have sufficient liquid assets to meet their obligations. Companies in the Basel III market include major banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Other companies include insurance companies, asset managers, and financial technology firms. Show Less Read more