BAS Presentations - March 2023

Four Main Purposes of Capital

1. Absorbs losses 2. Promotes public confidence 3. Restricts excessive asset growth 4. Provides protection to the FDIC insurance fund

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What is Capital?

Assets

Liabilities

Capital

Capital represents: • Shareholders/ownership’s stake in the bank. • Margin to which creditors (including depositors) are covered.

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