CA-3.5.8
This section sets out the minimum capital adequacy requirement to cater for the credit risk of the lessee as counterparty with respect to servicing the lease rentals. The credit risk exposure in respect of the lease rentals is mitigated by the collateral represented by the value of the leased asset on repossession, provided that the bank is able to repossess the asset, which may be subject to doubt, especially in the case of movable assets or residential real estate. Insofar as there is doubt as to the lessor's ability to repossess the asset, the residual fair value of the asset that was assumed in fixing the lease rentals is also exposed to credit risk.
Apr 08