Capital buffers  

Kapitalpuffer   (german)

used for: Capital conservation buffer

also used for: Countercyclical capital buffer, CCYB

Represents built-up equity cushions that exceed minimum capital requirements and can be released in times of economic downturn or stress situations.

Broader Terms

• Basel Accord  
• Financial supervision  

Related Terms

• Bank accounting  
• Equity capital  

Subject Categories

• V.05.04.02 Financial market regulation  
• W.14.01.03 Bank regulation  

Persistent Identifier (for bookmarking and linking)

• http://zbw.eu/stw/descriptor/30401-6