European Commission’s Proposed Capital Requirements Directive – Overview and Summary of Requirements

• By: Staff Editor
• Date: October 28, 2011

In July 2011, the European Commission modified its Capital Requirements Directive to strengthen the stability of European banks. Rules under this proposed directive, known as CRD IV, is expected to be in place by the end of 2012 and banks across the EU are expected to comply by 2019.

This article gives a brief overview and summary of requirements of the Commission’s proposed Capital Requirements Directive.