Singapore - Bank capital to assets ratio

8.24 (%) in 2019

In 2019, bank capital to assets ratio for Singapore was 8.24 %. Though Singapore bank capital to assets ratio fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2010 - 2019 period ending at 8.24 % in 2019.

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Bank capital to assets is the ratio of bank capital and reserves to total assets. Capital and reserves include funds contributed by owners, retained earnings, general and special reserves, provisions, and valuation adjustments. Capital includes tier 1 capital (paid-up shares and common stock), which is a common feature in all countries' banking systems, and total regulatory capital, which includes several specified types of subordinated debt instruments that need not be repaid if the funds are required to maintain minimum capital levels (these comprise tier 2 and tier 3 capital). Total assets include all non-financial and financial assets.