One of the most important financial ratios, and one carefully regarded by regulators, is the capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio, or capital adequacy ratio, of a bank. This ratio measures a bank ...

Under Basel I, banks must hold capital equivalent to at least 8 percent of risk-weighted assets. This number is commonly referred to as the capital adequacy ratio. In many countries, this ratio is ...

Starting from July 1, 2025, the Bank of Russia establishes a national countercyclical surcharge to capital adequacy ratios of 0.25% of risk-weighted assets. This is stated in the press service of the ...

Reviewed by Chip Stapleton There are numerous financial ratios that help determine the financial health of a company. One of the most important financial ratios, and one carefully regarded by ...