Importantly, capital raising and balance sheet repair allow for the extension of new credit, which supports economic expansion. I strongly urge financial institutions to remain proactive in their capital-raising efforts. Doing so not only helps the broader economy but positions firms to take advantage of new profit opportunities as conditions in the financial markets and the economy improve. 6  BIS Review 60/2008
The nominal value of the shareholdings exceeding the 3 per cent capital limit stands at around € billion, corresponding to almost 20 per cent of the capital; it was around 27 per cent at the end of 2020 and around 65 per cent on 31 December 2013.