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Risk-Based Capital Adequacy of Australian Banks

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  • Warren P. Hogan

    (Department of Economics, University of Sydney.)

  • Ian G. Sharpe

    (School of Banking and Finance, University of New South Wales, Kensington.)

Abstract

This paper analyses the capital adequacy provisions introduced by the Reserve Bank of Australia from September, 1988 and examines its initial application to three major Australian banks. This risk-adjusted capital adequacy ratio is partial in its coverage and thus a misleading measure of total bank risk. As well, it may distort the allocation of credit. An alternative approach based on option pricing theory is considered.

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  • Warren P. Hogan & Ian G. Sharpe, 1990. "Risk-Based Capital Adequacy of Australian Banks," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 15(1), pages 177-201, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ausman:v:15:y:1990:i:1:p:177-201
    DOI: 10.1177/031289629001500108
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