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Basel II and the Value of Bank Differentiation

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Hege, Ulrich ()
Feess, Eberhard ()

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This paper analyzes optimal bank capital requirements when regulation can be differentiated according to banks’ heterogeneous risk-assessment capabilities. The new Basel II Accord provides the opportunity to do by introducing distinct regulatory systems for banks authorized to apply internal ratings and externally rated banks.

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Paper provided by HEC Paris in its series Les Cahiers de Recherche with number 879.

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Length: 41 pages
Date of creation: 01 Oct 2007
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Handle: RePEc:ebg:heccah:0879

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Keywords: bank capital regulation; capital adequacy; bank competition; risk-taking; Basel Accord; internal ratings;

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