BOE FPC statement

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I will post up the highlights

  • uk lenders had gbp 25bln shortfall at the end of 2012
  • lenders should meet rquirments by issuing new capital and restructuring balance sheets without hindering lending
  • recommends gbp 38 bln as capital requirement
  • increase in capital ratios required after 2013
  • objective remains to achieve the Basel III capital tier ratio of at least 1% by end 2013
  • recommends regular stress testing of uk banks from 2014.
  • no plans for further capital recommendations before tests

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