

Tier 1 capital

Tier 1 capital Definition

Tier 1 capital is the core measure of a bank's financial strength from a regulator's point of view. It consists of the types of capital considered the most reliable and liquid, primarily equity. Examples of Tier 1 capital are common stock, preferred stock that is irredeemable and non-cumulative, and retained earnings.

The theoretical reason for holding capital is that it should provide protection against unexpected losses. Note that this is not the same as expected losses-- provisions and reserves are for expected losses.

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