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Correct Answer: D
Under the Basel III framework, capital adequacy mandates stricter minimum capital requirements than previous accords. The required minimums are:
Since the bank's Tier 1 capital amounts to 5% of its RWA, it falls below the Basel III mandatory minimum of 6%. Therefore, it is not acceptable.
Q.8 Rosenborg Bank from Trondheim, Norway, is preparing for Basel III implementations. Its risk management team has established that as of March 31, 2018, the bank’s Tier 1 capital amounts to 5% of risk-weighted assets. Is this acceptable?
A
Yes, total Tier I capital should be at least 2% of risk-weighted assets (RWA)
B
No, total Tier I capital should be at least 8% of RWA
C
Yes, total Tier I capital should be at least 4% of RWA
D
No, total Tier I capital should be at least 6% of RWA
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