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Basel III International Banking Framework

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International
v2017 (final reforms)
20 domains
50 controls

Basel III: International regulatory framework for banks, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). Strengthens bank capital requirements, introduces new requirements on bank liquidity and leverage, and enhances risk management. Published 2010-2017, with final reforms (sometimes called Basel IV) finalized in December 2017. Implementation ongoing through 2028.

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Framework Domains (20)

Buffers

3 controls
Controls in the Buffers domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 3 controls
CodeTitle
B3-4Capital Conservation Buffer
B3-5Countercyclical Capital Buffer
B3-6G-SIB and D-SIB Surcharges

Capital Adequacy

4 controls
Controls in the Capital Adequacy domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 4 controls
CodeTitle
B3-1Common Equity Tier 1 Capital
B3-13Output Floor
B3-2Additional Tier 1 Capital
B3-3Total Capital Ratio

Concentration

1 controls
Controls in the Concentration domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-19Large Exposures

Counterparty Risk

2 controls
Controls in the Counterparty Risk domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 2 controls
CodeTitle
B3-14Counterparty Credit Risk SA-CCR
B3-15Credit Valuation Adjustment Risk

Credit Risk

2 controls
Controls in the Credit Risk domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 2 controls
CodeTitle
B3-11Credit Risk Standardised Approach
B3-12Credit Risk IRB Approach

Disclosure

1 controls
Controls in the Disclosure domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-21Pillar 3 Disclosures

IRRBB

1 controls
Controls in the IRRBB domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-18Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book

Leverage

2 controls
Controls in the Leverage domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 2 controls
CodeTitle
B3-7Leverage Ratio
B3-8G-SIB Leverage Buffer

Liquidity

2 controls
Controls in the Liquidity domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 2 controls
CodeTitle
B3-10Net Stable Funding Ratio
B3-9Liquidity Coverage Ratio

Loss Absorbing Capacity

1 controls
Controls in the Loss Absorbing Capacity domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-24TLAC and MREL

Market Risk

1 controls
Controls in the Market Risk domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-16Market Risk FRTB

Operational Risk

1 controls
Controls in the Operational Risk domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-17Operational Risk Standardised Approach

Pillar 1: Leverage Ratio

2 controls

Non-risk-based leverage requirement to constrain excessive leverage

Controls in the Pillar 1: Leverage Ratio domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 2 controls
CodeTitle
BASEL3-LEV-1Minimum Leverage Ratio
BASEL3-LEV-2G-SIB Leverage Ratio Buffer

Pillar 1: Liquidity Requirements

3 controls

Liquidity standards to ensure banks maintain sufficient liquid assets

Controls in the Pillar 1: Liquidity Requirements domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 3 controls
CodeTitle
BASEL3-LIQ-1Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
BASEL3-LIQ-2Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
BASEL3-LIQ-3Liquidity Monitoring Tools

Pillar 1: Minimum Capital Requirements

12 controls

Minimum capital adequacy requirements for banks

Controls in the Pillar 1: Minimum Capital Requirements domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 12 controls
CodeTitle
BASEL3-P1-1Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital Ratio
BASEL3-P1-10Market Risk (FRTB)
BASEL3-P1-11Output Floor
BASEL3-P1-12Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Risk
BASEL3-P1-2Tier 1 Capital Ratio
BASEL3-P1-3Total Capital Ratio
BASEL3-P1-4Capital Conservation Buffer
BASEL3-P1-5Countercyclical Capital Buffer
BASEL3-P1-6G-SIB and D-SIB Surcharges
BASEL3-P1-7Credit Risk - Standardised Approach
BASEL3-P1-8Credit Risk - Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) Approach
BASEL3-P1-9Operational Risk

Pillar 2: Supervisory Review

4 controls

Supervisory review process for bank-specific risks not fully captured by Pillar 1

Controls in the Pillar 2: Supervisory Review domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 4 controls
CodeTitle
BASEL3-P2-1Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)
BASEL3-P2-2Supervisory Review and Evaluation
BASEL3-P2-3Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB)
BASEL3-P2-4Stress Testing

Pillar 3: Market Discipline and Disclosure

5 controls

Disclosure requirements to promote market discipline

Controls in the Pillar 3: Market Discipline and Disclosure domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 5 controls
CodeTitle
BASEL3-P3-1Composition of Capital Disclosures
BASEL3-P3-2Risk-Weighted Assets Disclosures
BASEL3-P3-3Leverage Ratio Disclosures
BASEL3-P3-4Liquidity Disclosures
BASEL3-P3-5Dashboard and Key Metrics

Resolution

1 controls
Controls in the Resolution domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-23Recovery and Resolution Planning

Stress Testing

1 controls
Controls in the Stress Testing domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-22Stress Testing Programme

Supervisory Review

1 controls
Controls in the Supervisory Review domain of Basel III International Banking Framework — 1 controls
CodeTitle
B3-20Pillar 2 ICAAP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basel III International Banking Framework?

Basel III International Banking Framework is a compliance framework from International with 20 domains and 50 controls. Basel III: International regulatory framework for banks, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS). Strengthens bank capital requirements, introduces new requirements on bank liquidity and leverage, and enhances risk management. Published 2010-2017, with final reforms (sometimes called Basel IV) finalized in December 2017. Implementation ongoing through 2028. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Basel III International Banking Framework have?

Basel III International Banking Framework has 50 controls organised across 20 domains. The largest domains are Pillar 1: Minimum Capital Requirements (12 controls), Pillar 3: Market Discipline and Disclosure (5 controls), Capital Adequacy (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Basel III International Banking Framework map to?

Basel III International Banking Framework maps to 28 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations (6% coverage), India CERT-In Cyber Security Directions 2022 (6% coverage), EU Payment Services Directive (PSD2) (6% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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