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Monday, September 1, 2014

RBI amends Basel III guidelines for banks - Deccan Chronicle


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Reuters | September 02, 2014, 09.09 am IST


Indian banks can now issue Tier 2 capital with a minimum maturity of 5 years (Photo: DC archives)

Indian banks can now issue Tier 2 capital with a minimum maturity of 5 years (Photo: DC archives)



Mumbai: Indian banks can now issue Tier 2 capital with a minimum original maturity of 5 years as against 10 years previously, stated the Reserve Bank of India in a notification amending some guidelines on Basel III implementation in India.


The RBI said banks can now issue additional Tier 1 capital to retail investors subject to board approval. The RBI also said call options on the additional Tier 1 debt will now be permissible at 5 years versus 10 years earlier.


The revised guidelines will be effective immediately, the notification said.





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