Risk-Based Capital Adequacy of Australian Banks

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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.