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(T2).
(T2).


Tier 2 capital comprises eligible long dated subordinated debt.
Tier 2 capital comprises eligible long dated subordinated debt and certain hybrid instruments.


It is of lower quality than Tier 1 capital, and its eligible amount for capital adequacy calculation purposes is restricted.
Tier 2 is of lower loss-absorbing quality than Tier 1 capital, and its eligible amount for capital adequacy calculation purposes is restricted.
 
 
Tier 2 is sometimes known as 'gone concern' loss absorbing capital.
 
It is generally loss-absorbing only when a bank has reached the point of non-viability (PONV).




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* [[CRD IV]]
* [[CRD IV]]
* [[Equity]]
* [[Equity]]
* [[Going concern]]
* [[Gone concern]]
* [[Subordinated debt]]
* [[Subordinated debt]]
* [[T2]]
* [[T2]]
* [[Tier 1]]
* [[Tier 1]]

Revision as of 13:23, 10 November 2016

Banking - capital adequacy.

(T2).

Tier 2 capital comprises eligible long dated subordinated debt and certain hybrid instruments.

Tier 2 is of lower loss-absorbing quality than Tier 1 capital, and its eligible amount for capital adequacy calculation purposes is restricted.


Tier 2 is sometimes known as 'gone concern' loss absorbing capital.

It is generally loss-absorbing only when a bank has reached the point of non-viability (PONV).


See also