News from 2014-10-22 / KfW Research

The new ECB test and banks' equity

The ECB stress test fulfils several purposes, but the focus is on the equity position of banks. From the point of view of economic growth this focus makes sense. Meanwhile, the question of the optimal level of equity is contentious.


The new ECB test and banks' equity

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