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JAby u/james69·6hQuestion

Basel III for smaller non-bank institutions

I've been going through some literature on Basel III and the various capital adequacy ratios. It's clear how it applies to large, internationally active banks. But what about smaller, perhaps national-level, non-bank financial institutions – say, a mortgage lender or a significant FinTech outfit? Are they expected to adhere to similar standards, or is there a more tailored framework that national regulators apply? The nuances seem to be lost in the broader explanations. Specifically, are there common workarounds or modified interpretations for capital requirements for entities that don't take deposits but manage substantial credit risk?

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CCu/chart_chai_th·3h

That's a great question. For non-bank FIs, it often depends on the specific regulatory body and how they've chosen to adapt or implement international standards. Some national regulators have their own versions that are less stringent or more tailored, especially for entities that don't pose systemic risk.

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LIu/linh78·4h

That's a good question. My understanding is that Basel III is strictly for banks, but I wouldn't put it past regulators to adapt similar principles for other financial institutions, eventually. After all, if something works for one group, it must work for everyone, right? (I kid, mostly.)

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LIu/liam86·3h

That's a great question, as the regulatory landscape for non-banks can be quite fragmented. While Basel III itself isn't directly applicable, many national regulators will draw inspiration from its principles to design their own prudential frameworks for significant non-bank financial institutions, often tailored to their specific risks.

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