Such minority interests will be included subject to their ability to absorb losses. However, if the transfer of minority interest capital is legally restricted or if minority interest capital is not readily available then such capital will not be eligible for inclusion in the group's capital. In cases where minority interest capital exceeds 5% of a bank's consolidated capital for regulatory capital purposes, the bank is required to demonstrate to CBB that minority interests recognised as capital are readily available to other group companies e.g. by producing legal proof from the concerned supervisor of subsidiary that there is no restriction on transfer of funds to other group companies.
Apr 08