Basel III is a comprehensive set of reform measures, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of the banking sector. These measures aim to: improve the banking sector’s ability to absorb shocks arising from financial and economic stress, enhance risk management and governance and boost banks’ transparency and disclosures.
Taking these major objectives into account, please give an outline of the most significant modifications and amendments for credit-institutions with respect to the new own funds- regime (revised equity capital requirements).
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