South Africa - Bank capital to assets ratio
Bank capital to assets ratio (%)
Bank capital to assets ratio (%) in South Africa was 7.61 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 12 years was 8.19 in 2017, while its lowest value was 5.45 in 2008.
Definition: 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 nonfinancial and financial assets.
Source: International Monetary Fund, Global Financial Stability Report.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.45 |
| 2009 | 6.23 |
| 2010 | 6.78 |
| 2011 | 6.84 |
| 2012 | 7.44 |
| 2013 | 7.56 |
| 2014 | 7.17 |
| 2015 | 7.12 |
| 2016 | 7.65 |
| 2017 | 8.19 |
| 2018 | 7.91 |
| 2019 | 8.01 |
| 2020 | 7.61 |
Classification
Topic: Financial Sector Indicators
Sub-Topic: Assets
