Role of Equity Requirements in Reducing Bank Insolvency Risk
By mandating higher levels of equity, capital requirements make banks more resilient to financial shocks. A larger equity cushion means a bank can withstand a greater decline in its asset values before becoming insolvent, thereby reducing the likelihood that taxpayers will need to fund a bailout.
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