Banking

Colchón Contracíclico

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.

Quick answer: 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.

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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.

Why it matters

Colchón Contracíclico matters because it supports clear communication in Banking contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

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What is Colchón Contracíclico?

In this glossary, Colchón Contracíclico refers to: 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.

How is Colchón Contracíclico used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Las autoridades activan el colchón contracíclico cuando la expansión del crédito representa riesgos sistémicos para el sector financiero."

Why does Colchón Contracíclico matter in finance?

Colchón Contracíclico matters because it supports clear communication in Banking contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses Colchón Contracíclico?

Colchón Contracíclico is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Colchón Contracíclico belong to?

In this glossary, Colchón Contracíclico is grouped under Banking. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

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.

Operational example

Authorities activate the countercyclical buffer when credit expansion poses systemic risks to the financial sector.

Localized term

Colchón Contracíclico

Localized example

Las autoridades activan el colchón contracíclico cuando la expansión del crédito representa riesgos sistémicos para el sector financiero.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Banking

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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