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Common Equity Tier 1
The short answer
A core banking capital measure made up mainly of common shares and retained earnings, used to assess loss-absorbing strength.
What is Common Equity Tier 1?
A core banking capital measure made up mainly of common shares and retained earnings, used to assess loss-absorbing strength.
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