Tier 2: a new lease on life

July 29, 2013

Under CRDIV, banks must also hold a 2% buffer of subordinated debt, or tier 2 capital. Such instruments must incorporate non-deferrable coupons and have a maturity of at least five years. Step-up coupons are also discouraged

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European Union News analysis IFLR Magazine September 2013