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Basel III and the continuing evolution of bank capital regulation

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Adopted in part as a response to the 2007-08 financial crisis, the Basel III accord is the most recent revision to international capital standards for banks. Basel III primarily relies on methods similar to those of Basel II for assessing the relative risks of different types of assets. The main focus of the changes in Basel III, rather, is to increase banks' equity capital requirements. This emphasis is a reflection of the conclusions drawn from the crisis: that bank fragility is more prevalent than previously thought and that the motivation for governments to assist banks in poor financial condition is very strong during a crisis.

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  • Huberto M. Ennis & David A. Price, 2011. "Basel III and the continuing evolution of bank capital regulation," Richmond Fed Economic Brief, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, issue Jun.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedreb:y:2011:i:jun:n:11-6
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    1. John R. Walter, 2019. "US Bank Capital Regulation: History and Changes Since the Financial Crisis," Economic Quarterly, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, issue 1Q, pages 1-40.

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