I'm trying to understand pillar 2 capital. I've heard this term in the context of banking and financial regulations, but I'm not sure exactly what it means or how it functions within the financial system.
7 answers
DongdaemunTrendsetting
Fri Nov 08 2024
The Pillar 2 requirement serves as an additional layer of capital adequacy for banks.
Lorenzo
Fri Nov 08 2024
This requirement is specific to each financial institution and is implemented alongside the minimum capital requirement.
Chloe_thompson_artist
Fri Nov 08 2024
Known as Pillar 1, the minimum capital requirement sets a baseline for banks to maintain financial stability.
Martina
Thu Nov 07 2024
However, there are instances where Pillar 1 may underestimate or fail to cover certain risks faced by banks.
Moonshadow
Thu Nov 07 2024
To address these gaps, the Pillar 2 requirement is introduced to ensure a more comprehensive assessment of risks.