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Leverage Ratio

Provides a non-risk-weighted capital backstop.

Formula

Leverage ratio = Tier 1 capital / Exposure measure ×100

Variables: Tier 1 capital; leverage exposure

What it means

Provides a non-risk-weighted capital backstop.

Example

Tier 1 capital 6 against exposure 100 gives a 6% leverage ratio.

How to interpret it

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