2022-01-16

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Circular to Licensed Banks Regarding Regulatory Capital Limits under Basel III

The Central Bank of Jordan authorizes licensed banks to exceed the Additional Capital (AT1) and Tier 2 (T2) limits specified in Basel III Standard No. 67/2016, provided prior approval is obtained. This directive permits the total upper limit utilized within these tiers to reach 6% of assets weighted for credit, market, and operational risks. The measure applies to all licensed banks subject to the Central Bank of Jordan's regulatory oversight.

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