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In the field of bank [[resolution]] and [[recovery]], loss absorbing capacity is the ability of a bank to suffer losses without falling below regulatory minima of capital and requiring re-capitalisation or [[resolution]].
In the field of bank [[resolution]] and [[recovery]], loss absorbing capacity is the ability of a bank to suffer losses without falling below regulatory minima of capital and requiring re-capitalisation or [[resolution]].
LAC may take the form of equity, subordinated debt, senior unsecured debt, and other unsecured uninsured liabilities.




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*[[MREL]] minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities
*[[MREL]] minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities


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Revision as of 15:05, 26 March 2014

(LAC).

In the field of bank resolution and recovery, loss absorbing capacity is the ability of a bank to suffer losses without falling below regulatory minima of capital and requiring re-capitalisation or resolution.

LAC may take the form of equity, subordinated debt, senior unsecured debt, and other unsecured uninsured liabilities.


See also

  • PLAC primary loss absorbing capacity
  • SLAC secondary loss absorbing capacity
  • GCLAC or GLAC gone-concern loss absorbing capacity
  • MREL minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities