2014-05-25
The Central Bank of Bahrain issues this consultation on its Draft Rulebook Module CA to establish revised capital adequacy requirements and buffer thresholds for conventional and Islamic banks. The framework sets minimum ratios for Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1, and Total Capital while clarifying solo versus consolidated calculations, minority interest treatment, and Sharia-compliant instruments. Implementation commences in January 2015 under a phased timetable that incorporates transitional arrangements for regulatory deductions, capital conservation buffers, and Domestic Systemically Important Bank requirements.