CA-8.1 CA-8.1 Gearing
CA-8.1.1
The content of this Chapter is applicable to locally incorporated banks and Bahrain retail bank branches of foreign banks.
Apr 08Measurement
CA-8.1.2
The Gearing ratio is measured with reference to the ratio of
deposit liabilities against the bank's capital and reserves as reported in its PIRI.Apr 08Gearing Limit
CA-8.1.3
For Retail Bank and Wholesale bank licensees,
deposit liabilities should not exceed 20 times the respective bank's capital and reserves.Apr 08