Loss absorbing capacity

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Bank supervision - prudential regulation.

(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.


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