Basel III International Banking Framework
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 (8)
Basel III Capital Buffers and Systemic Surcharges
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-BUF-1 | Capital Conservation Buffer |
| BASEL3-BUF-2 | Countercyclical Capital Buffer |
| BASEL3-GSIB-1 | G-SIB Higher Loss Absorbency Surcharge |
Basel III Large Exposures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-LEX-1 | Large Exposures Limit |
Basel III Leverage Ratio
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-LEV-1 | Leverage Ratio |
| BASEL3-LEV-2 | G-SIB Leverage Ratio Buffer |
Basel III Liquidity Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-LCR-1 | Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) |
| BASEL3-LIQ-1 | Liquidity Monitoring Tools |
| BASEL3-NSF-1 | Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) |
Basel III Pillar 1: Credit, Market and Operational Risk (RWA)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-CRE-1 | Credit Risk - Standardised Approach (SA) |
| BASEL3-CRE-2 | Credit Risk - Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) Approach |
| BASEL3-CRE-3 | Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) |
| BASEL3-CVA-1 | Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Risk Capital |
| BASEL3-MAR-1 | Market Risk (FRTB) |
| BASEL3-OPE-1 | Operational Risk - Standardised Approach |
Basel III Pillar 1: Risk-Based Capital
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-CAP-1 | Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Capital Ratio |
| BASEL3-CAP-2 | Tier 1 Capital Ratio |
| BASEL3-CAP-3 | Total Capital Ratio |
| BASEL3-RBC-1 | Output Floor |
Basel III Pillar 2: Supervisory Review Process
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-SRP-1 | Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) |
| BASEL3-SRP-2 | Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) |
| BASEL3-SRP-3 | Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) |
| BASEL3-SRP-4 | Supervisory Stress Testing |
Basel III Pillar 3: Market Discipline and Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BASEL3-DIS-1 | Composition of Capital Disclosure |
| BASEL3-DIS-2 | Risk-Weighted Assets and Risk Disclosures |
| BASEL3-DIS-3 | Leverage Ratio Disclosure |
| BASEL3-DIS-4 | Liquidity (LCR and NSFR) Disclosure |
| BASEL3-DIS-5 | Key Prudential Metrics Disclosure |
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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 8 domains and 28 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 28 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Basel III Pillar 1: Credit, Market and Operational Risk (RWA) (6 controls), Basel III Pillar 3: Market Discipline and Disclosure (5 controls), Basel III Pillar 1: Risk-Based Capital (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 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BCBS 239 (21% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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