ERM Glossary: Tier 1 capital

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Tier 1 capital is a measure of a bank’s financial strength defined by the regulator. It captures Core Tier 1 capital plus other Tier 1 securities in issue, but may be subject to deductions in respect of material holdings in financial companies under e.g. current UK interpretations of Basel capital accords.

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