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How Asia Pacific's treasurers should think about Basel III
As a consequence of the financial turmoil in 2008, Basel III adds new requirements for the composition and quality of capital to financial institutions. In Asia Pacific, the first countries already began transposing Basel III into local regulatory rules in 2013 whereas globally, most countries started implementation in 2014.
How Asia Pacific's treasurers should think about Basel III
As a consequence of the financial turmoil in 2008, Basel III adds new requirements for the composition and quality of capital to financial institutions. In Asia Pacific, the first countries already began transposing Basel III into local regulatory rules in 2013 whereas globally, most countries started implementation in 2014.
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The new framework will improve disclosure standards.
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