Akkreditiv
A formal document issued by a bank guaranteeing payment to a beneficiary on behalf of the applicant, provided that specific terms and conditions are met, widely used in international trade.
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Antizyklischer Kapitalpuffer
A variable capital buffer required by regulators during periods of credit growth to protect the banking sector from system-wide risks, as outlined in Basel III.
View termAufsichtsrechtlicher Überprüfungsprozess
A regulatory procedure (Pillar 2 of Basel framework) in which supervisors evaluate a bank’s internal capital adequacy assessment and risk management processes.
View termAusfallwahrscheinlichkeit
The likelihood that a borrower will default on its financial obligations within a specified time horizon, used in credit risk modeling under Basel frameworks.
View termAussteller
The person or entity that writes and signs a check or bill of exchange, instructing the drawee to pay a specified sum to the payee.
View termBasel-III-Umsetzung
The process by which banks and regulators apply the risk-based capital, liquidity, and leverage standards outlined in the Basel III framework.
View termBasel-IV-Konformität
The act of meeting all regulatory requirements set out under Basel IV, covering risk-weighted assets, capital adequacy, and disclosure standards.
View termBekämpfung der Geldwäsche
A set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income, as defined by FATF and national authorities.
View termBestätigter Scheck
A check guaranteed by the issuing bank, which verifies that sufficient funds exist and sets aside the amount for payment, ensuring payment to the recipient.
View termBezogene
The financial institution or party upon whom a check, draft, or bill of exchange is drawn and which is ordered to pay the specified sum to the payee.
View termDebitkarte
A payment card linked directly to a checking or savings account, enabling electronic access to funds for purchases or cash withdrawals, governed by network and regulatory standards.
View termForderung zum Zeitpunkt des Ausfalls
The total value a bank is exposed to when a borrower defaults, representing the outstanding amount at the moment of default under regulatory capital calculations.
View termGegenparteikreditrisiko
The risk that the counterparty to a financial contract will default before the final settlement of the transaction’s cash flows.
View termGeldmarktfonds
A mutual fund that invests in short-term, high-liquidity, low-risk money market instruments such as Treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit. Used for cash management by institutions and individuals.
View termGemeinschaftskonto
A bank or investment account held by two or more individuals with equal rights to deposit, withdraw, and manage funds. Each holder is jointly liable for account activities and obligations as per banking regulation and contract.
View termGeplanter Übertrag
An electronic banking instruction set by the account holder to move funds automatically between accounts on predetermined dates or recurring intervals, commonly used for payments and savings.
View termGesamtkapitalquote
The ratio of a bank's total capital (Tier 1 and Tier 2) to its risk-weighted assets, as defined under Basel III and CRR/CRD, used to assess capital adequacy and regulatory compliance.
View termGesamttilgung
The complete repayment of an outstanding loan balance, including principal, interest, and any accrued charges, thereby closing the loan obligation as per contract.
View termGroßkreditrahmen
A regulatory system establishing limits on banks’ exposures to individual counterparties or groups, designed to prevent concentration risk as per Basel and EBA guidelines.
View termHypothekendarlehen
A long-term loan secured by real estate property, repaid in installments, and subject to specific interest rates and collateral requirements as defined in banking regulations.
View termInitiale Marginanforderung
The minimum amount of collateral required to open a position in a derivatives contract, set by clearinghouses or regulators to cover potential future exposures from market movements.
View termInternal Ratings Based Ansatz
A methodology under Basel II/III allowing banks to use their own risk assessment systems to calculate capital requirements for credit risk, subject to supervisory approval.
View termInterne Kapitalbeurteilung
The process by which a bank evaluates the adequacy of its capital relative to its risk profile, business model, and regulatory requirements (ICAAP).
View termInvestmentfonds
A regulated investment vehicle pooling funds from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of securities managed by a professional asset manager.
View termISO-20022-Migration
The global transition of payment, securities, and trade messages from legacy SWIFT formats (MT) to ISO 20022 XML-based messaging, aiming to improve interoperability and data richness.
View termISO-8583-Nachrichtenübermittlung
A standardized electronic message format for financial transaction card originated messages, used primarily in card payment systems and ATMs globally.
View termKapitalerhaltungspuffer
A capital buffer above the minimum requirement, mandated by Basel III, to ensure banks can absorb losses during periods of financial and economic stress.
View termKenntnis des Kunden
The process of verifying the identity of clients and assessing their suitability, risks, and background to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
View termKernkapital
The core capital of a bank, consisting of common equity and disclosed reserves, used to absorb losses without ceasing operations.
View termKernkapital
The highest quality component of Tier One Capital, consisting primarily of common shares and retained earnings, per Basel III.
View termKreditbewertungsanpassung
A regulatory adjustment to the fair value of derivative instruments to account for counterparty credit risk, as mandated by Basel III. CVA reflects the market value of counterparty default risk on over-the-counter derivatives.
View termKreditkarte
A payment card issued by a financial institution that enables the holder to borrow funds within a credit limit to make purchases or withdraw cash, subject to repayment with interest as per contractual terms.
View termKreditlinie
A revolving credit facility offered by a financial institution that allows a borrower to draw funds up to a specified limit at any time, repaying and reborrowing as needed.
View termKreditrisikoexponierung
The total potential loss a bank or financial institution faces from counterparty default on loans, credit facilities, or other exposures.
View termKreditwürdigkeitsscore
A numerical rating derived from a borrower’s credit history, used by lenders to assess creditworthiness and risk in granting loans or credit products.
View termKunden-Sorgfaltspflicht
A regulatory requirement obligating banks and financial institutions to verify the identity and assess the risk of customers as part of AML/CFT controls.
View termKurzfristiger Zahltagskredit
A short-term, high-interest unsecured loan designed to cover the borrower's expenses until the next payday; subject to specific regulatory controls due to consumer risk.
View termLeitzins
The benchmark interest rate that commercial banks charge their most creditworthy corporate customers, influencing rates for loans, mortgages, and other financial products as set by central bank policy or major banks.
View termLeverage Ratio Anforderung
A regulatory standard requiring banks to maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total leverage exposure, irrespective of risk weighting, under Basel III.
View termLiquiditätsdeckungsquote
A regulatory metric under Basel III requiring banks to hold sufficient high-quality liquid assets to cover total net cash outflows over a 30-day stress scenario.
View termLiquiditätsrisikostress
A situation or scenario in which a bank faces significant cash outflows or restricted market funding, testing its ability to meet short-term obligations.
View termMarktrisikokapital
Capital that financial institutions must hold to cover potential losses arising from market risk, such as changes in interest rates, FX rates, or equity prices.
View termMindestguthaben
The minimum amount of money required to be maintained in a bank account to avoid fees or maintain account privileges, as specified in the account terms.
View termMindestkapitalanforderung
The lowest amount of capital a bank is required to hold by regulators to cover its risks and protect depositors, as specified by Basel III/IV and national regulations.
View termNahezu Geld
Highly liquid financial assets that are not cash but can be easily converted to cash within a short period, such as treasury bills, certificates of deposit, or money market instruments.
View termNegativer Eintrag
Negative data on a borrower's credit report such as late payments, defaults, or bankruptcies, which adversely affect credit assessment and lending decisions.
View termNetto stabile Finanzierung
A Basel III standard that measures the amount of stable funding a bank has relative to its liquidity profile over a one-year time horizon.
View termNotleidender Vermögenswert
A loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment has remained overdue for a specified period (typically 90 days), classified under regulatory norms as impaired or at risk of default.
View termNOW-Konto
A type of interest-bearing bank account allowing the account holder to write checks against deposited funds, commonly found in the US under regulatory exception.
View termOperationelles Risikokapital
Capital that banks are required to hold to cover losses from operational risk events, including process failures, fraud, or system breakdowns, as defined under Basel standards.
View termPermanente Kontonummer
A unique, permanent, alphanumeric identifier issued by the national tax authority to individuals or entities for tax reporting and regulatory compliance, especially in India (PAN).
View termPfandrecht
A legal right or claim by a creditor over an asset of a debtor as collateral to secure a debt or obligation, enforceable until the obligation is satisfied.
View termPIN
A numeric or alphanumeric code used to authenticate the holder of a payment card, ATM card, or secure banking access, mandated by EMV and PCI DSS standards.
View termPolitisch exponierte Person
An individual entrusted with prominent public functions, whose position exposes them to a higher risk of involvement in bribery or corruption, as defined in FATF and Wolfsberg guidance.
View termQualifizierter Finanzvertrag
A legally recognized financial agreement, such as a derivatives, repo, or securities lending contract, that is granted special protections under insolvency and resolution regimes (e.g., Dodd-Frank, ISDA protocols).
View termReverse-Stresstest
A risk management technique where banks identify scenarios that could cause business failure, working backwards to pinpoint vulnerabilities and test resilience.
View termRisikogewichtete Aktiva
Assets adjusted by a risk weight factor, as prescribed by Basel regulations, to determine the minimum amount of capital that must be held by banks.
View termSanktionsprüfliste
A list of individuals, entities, or countries subject to financial and economic sanctions, used by financial institutions to screen transactions for compliance with international and domestic regulations.
View termSchulden-Einkommens-Quote
A personal finance measure that compares an individual's total monthly debt payments to their gross monthly income, used by lenders to assess repayment capacity and credit risk.
View termSichteinlage
A bank account from which funds may be withdrawn at any time without notice, typically used for day-to-day liquidity management and accessible via checks, debit, or electronic transfer.
View termSichteinlage
A deposit account from which funds may be withdrawn at any time without advance notice, primarily used for checking accounts under banking regulations.
View termStresstest-Szenario
A hypothetical adverse event or set of conditions used to assess the resilience of a bank’s capital, liquidity, or risk profile under severe but plausible scenarios.
View termSwap-Ausführungsplattform
A trading platform regulated under Dodd-Frank and CFTC rules where multiple participants can execute and trade swaps in a transparent and standardized manner.
View termSweep-Konto
A bank account that automatically transfers (sweeps) amounts above or below a certain threshold into a higher interest-bearing investment or to cover shortfalls, optimizing liquidity and returns for account holders.
View termSWIFT-Nachrichtenformat
A standardized structure for financial messages exchanged over the SWIFT network, defined by SWIFT and used for global payments, securities, and trade finance transactions.
View termSWIFT-Netzwerkteilnehmer
A financial institution or corporate entity that is registered and authorized to send and receive financial messages over the SWIFT network, in accordance with SWIFT’s standards and regulations.
View termSystemrisikopuffer
A supplementary capital requirement imposed by regulators on institutions or exposures posing systemic risks to the financial system, as defined under CRD IV and Basel III.
View termSäule-II-Leitfaden
Supervisory recommendations and expectations provided to banks regarding internal risk management and capital assessment under Pillar 2 of the Basel framework.
View termSäule-III-Offenlegung
Regulatory disclosure requirements under Pillar 3 of the Basel framework, mandating banks to publish information on their capital structure, risk exposures, and risk assessment processes to promote market discipline.
View termTagesgeld
A bank deposit account that is repayable on demand without advance notice, typically used for liquidity management in corporate or interbank operations, and earns interest at a variable rate.
View termTagesgeldkonto
A type of deposit account that typically pays higher interest and offers limited check-writing privileges, subject to regulatory transaction limits and money market fund investment rules.
View termTermineinlage
A deposit in a bank or financial institution that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate, with withdrawals only allowed at maturity or with penalty.
View termTermineinlagezertifikat
A time deposit issued by a bank with a fixed maturity date and specified interest rate; early withdrawal typically incurs a penalty. Used for capital preservation and interest income.
View termTreuhandkonto
A legal arrangement where a third party holds assets, funds, or documents on behalf of transacting parties until all contractual conditions are fulfilled.
View termUnproduktives Geld
Funds held in cash or low-yield accounts that are not actively invested or used for operational purposes, resulting in opportunity cost and reduced returns for individuals or institutions.
View termVariation Margin Call
A demand by a clearinghouse or counterparty for additional collateral to cover current exposures resulting from changes in the market value of derivatives positions. Required under regulatory margining rules to mitigate credit risk.
View termVerlustquote bei Ausfall
The share of an asset that is lost by a lender when a borrower defaults, expressed as a percentage of exposure at default, used in credit risk calculations.
View termVersicherung
A risk management contract where an insurer indemnifies another party against specified loss or damage in exchange for a premium, subject to regulatory oversight.
View termWertpapierdepot
A dematerialized account used to hold securities such as shares and bonds in electronic format, enabling seamless trading and settlement, primarily in regulated markets.
View termZahler
The person or entity that issues or makes a payment, typically by check, transfer, or direct debit, according to contractual or banking instructions.
View termZahlungsempfänger
The person or entity to whom a payment, such as a check, transfer, or remittance, is made or owed according to the instructions of a financial instrument or contract.
View termZahlungssperrauftrag
A formal, legal instruction from an account holder to their financial institution to halt payment on a specific check or transaction before it is processed.
View termZahlungssperre
An instruction by an account holder to a bank to refuse payment on a specific check or transaction before it has been processed, subject to banking terms and fees.
View termZahlungssystemaufsicht
The supervisory function by which central banks and regulators monitor, assess, and enforce safety, efficiency, and reliability in payment systems as per global regulatory standards.
View termZentraler Kontrahentenausgleich
A mechanism whereby a central counterparty (CCP) interposes itself between trading parties in derivatives and securities markets, guaranteeing the terms of a trade and reducing counterparty risk.
View termZinsänderungsrisiko
The risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect a bank’s earnings or the economic value of its assets and liabilities. It is a core element of bank risk management under Basel and regulatory frameworks.
View termZusätzliches Kernkapital
A regulatory capital component under Basel III, referring to Tier 1 capital instruments that are not Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) but still qualify to absorb losses while a bank remains a going concern.
View termZusätzliches Kernkapital
A class of regulatory capital, recognized under Basel III and IV, that consists of instruments and reserves other than common equity, including certain subordinated debt and hybrid securities, used to absorb losses and support a bank’s resilience beyond Common Equity Tier 1.
View termÜberfällige Position
An item, such as a loan payment or bill, that has not been paid by its due date and is classified as overdue per banking regulations and credit reporting standards.
View termÜberziehungskredit
A credit facility that allows a bank account holder to withdraw more money than the current account balance, creating a temporary negative balance within pre-approved limits.
View termÜberziehungsrahmen überschritten
A status indicating a credit or loan account has exceeded its approved credit limit, potentially incurring fees and regulatory action according to card or credit agreements.
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