Basel II
Definition of 'Basel II'A set of banking regulations put forth by the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision, which regulates finance and banking internationally. Basel II attempts to integrate Basel capital standards with national regulations, by setting the minimum capital requirements of financial institutions with the goal of ensuring institution liquidity. |
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Investopedia explains 'Basel II'Basel II is the second of the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision's recommendations, and unlike the first accord, |
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