Australia banks may need to boost capital ratios by $50bn

Government review into the country's financial system recommends Australia banks increase capital levels to the "top quartile" among internationally active banks

apra-foyer

Australian banks could face significant capital increases after a major review of the country's financial system urged wide-ranging changes aimed at improving the resilience of banks.

The Financial System Inquiry 2014, led by former Commonwealth Bank chief executive David Murray, recommended "setting Australian bank capital ratios such that they are unquestionably strong by being in the top quartile of internationally active banks".

This could mean drastic increases to the capital levels of

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Register

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

This address will be used to create your account