Basel III

[bɑːˈzəl θriː]
noun
Basileia III
1. An international regulatory framework for bank capital adequacy, stress testing, and market liquidity risk, established by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in response to the 2008 financial crisis
Basel III requires banks to maintain higher capital buffers to absorb financial shocks.
Basileia III exige que os bancos mantenham amortecedores de capital mais elevados para absorver choques financeiros.
2. The third iteration of banking regulatory standards designed to strengthen the regulation, supervision, and risk management of the banking sector globally
The implementation of Basel III has significantly impacted how financial institutions manage their reserves.
A implementação de Basileia III impactou significativamente a forma como as instituições financeiras gerenciam suas reservas.
Basel III is a crucial framework in international finance that directly affects Brazilian and Portuguese banking institutions' operations and regulatory compliance. The framework became particularly important following the 2008 global financial crisis and is implemented across all major economies, including Brazil through its Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) and Portugal through the European Central Bank.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Basel Committee standardsinternational banking regulationprudential regulation framework

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Basileia III
Standard term used in financial and regulatory contexts across Brazil
Portugal
Basileia III
Same terminology used in European financial regulations and banking sector
General International
Basel III
Often used alongside Portuguese translation in official documents and academic contexts

Related Words

Basel IBasel IIcapital adequacy ratioliquidity coverage ratiostress testingsystemic risk
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