The current study aims to examine the determinants of the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) in the context of Jordanian banks through a literature review and analysis of empirical evidence. The aggregate data were obtained from Globaleconomy.com, the Financial Soundness Indicators, the Central Bank...

We developed a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model for a small, open economy with a banking sector and endogenous default to assess two macroprudential tools: countercyclical capital buffers (CCB) and dynamic provisions (DP). The model is estimated with data for Uruguay, where...

The aim of this working paper is to introduce the reader to the relatively new instrument of AT 1 bonds. For this purpose, the strict regulatory requirements for the instrument class are explained and the capital requirements of banks are outlined. Afterwards, the market for AT 1 bonds is...

Liquidity involves the degree to which an asset can bebought or sold in the market without affecting its price.The 2007 to 2009 financial crisis was characterized by a decreasein liquidity and necessitated the introduction of BaselIII capital and liquidity regulation in 2010. Inside, you'lllearn...