Common Equity Tier 1

Banking.

(CET1).

Common Equity Tier 1 capital.

The highest quality form of regulatory capital under Basel III.

It includes common equity shares (ordinary shares) and share premium, together with most equity reserves, less regulatory deductions.

Sometimes known as Core Equity Tier 1.

See also

• AT1
• Basel II
• Basel III
• Capital adequacy
• Capital Adequacy Directive
• CET1 ratio
• Common equity
• Core Tier 1 capital
• CRD IV
• Equity
• Ordinary shares
• Own funds
• T2
• Tier 1
• Tier 2