Risk-Based Capital Requirement

Filed Under »
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Risk-Based Capital Requirement'

A stated requirement of liquid reserves placed upon banks and institutions that deal in risky ventures.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Risk-Based Capital Requirement'

These requirements exist for the protection of investors who hold an interest in these types of businesses. Governing bodies place reserve requirements upon these institutions based on the premise that stakeholders will still receive limited payment should insolvency occur.

Related Definitions

  • Insolvency

    When an individual or organization can no longer meet its financial obligations with its lender or lenders as debts become due. Insolvency can lead to insolvency proceedings, in which ...
    Read More »
  • Liquidity

    1. The degree to which an asset or security can be bought or sold in the market without affecting the asset's price. Liquidity is characterized by a high level of trading activity. ...
    Read More »
  • Liquidity Cushion

    A reserve fund for a company or individual made up of highly liquid investments. A liquidity cushion relates to a business or individual holding an ample amount of cash, or other highly ...
    Read More »
    • Reserve Requirements

      Requirements regarding the amount of funds that banks must hold in reserve against deposits made by their customers. This money must be in the bank's vaults or at the closest Federal ...
      Read More »
    • Securities And Exchange Commission - SEC

      A government commission created by Congress to regulate the securities markets and protect investors. In addition to regulation and protection, it also monitors the corporate takeovers ...
      Read More »
    • Central Guarantee Fund

      A fund set aside by state insurance regulators to pay out claims to policyholders in the event an insurance company becomes insolvent. The central guarantee funds are accumulated from ...
      Read More »

Articles Of Interest

Partner Links