Finalized Guidance Document Concerning the Implementation of Basel III

Threshold Deductions Instead of a full deduction, the following items may each receive limited recognition when calculating Common Equity Tier 1, with recognition capped at 10% of the bank’s common equity (after the application of all regulatory adjustments set out in paragraphs 4.1.1 to 4.3 ): • Significant investments in the common shares of unconsolidated financial institutions (banks, insurance and other financial entities) as referred to in paragraph 4.3 of this document; (Refer to paragraph 87,89, A global regulatory framework for more resilient bank and banking systems – revised version (rev June 2011) • Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs); and • DTAs that arise from temporary differences. On 1 January 2013, a bank must deduct the amount by which the aggregate of the three items above exceeds 15% of its common equity component of Tier 1 (calculated prior to the deduction of these items but after application of all other regulatory adjustments applied in the calculation of Common Equity Tier 1). The items included in the 15% aggregate limit are subject to full disclosure. As of 1 January 2018, the calculation of the 15% limit will be subject to the following treatment: the amount of the three items that remains recognized after the application of all regulatory adjustments must not exceed 15% of the Common Equity Tier 1 capital, calculated after all regulatory adjustments. See Annex 2 for an example. The amount of the three items that are not deducted in the calculation of Common Equity Tier 1 will be risk weighted at 250%. (Refer to Prudential Return) 4.10 Former Deductions from Capital 90. The following items, which under Basel II were deducted 50% from Tier 1 and 50% from Tier 2 (or had the option of being deducted or risk weighted), will receive a 1250% risk weight: (Refer to Prudential Return) • Certain Securitization and Resecuritization exposures; • Certain equity exposures under the PD/LGD approach; • Non-payment/delivery on non-DvP and non-PvP transactions; and • Significant investments in commercial entities. 5. Transitional Arrangements The transitional arrangements for implementing the new standards will help to ensure that there is minimal disruption in banking sector, and that it can meet the higher capital standards through reasonable earnings retention and capital raising, while still supporting lending to the economy. The transitional arrangements include: 5.1 Minimum Capital Adequacy Ratio – Please Also Refer to Annex-1 National implementation by member countries will begin on 1 January 2013. Member countries must translate the rules into national laws and regulations before this date. As of 1 January 2013, banks will be required to meet the following new minimum requirements in relation to risk-weighted assets (RWAs): – 3.5% Common Equity Tier 1/RWAs; – 4.5% Tier 1 capital/RWAs, and – 8.0% total capital/RWAs.