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The entity will be required to establish a "conservation buffer," consisting of a common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets to be phased in by 2019. An institution that does not meet the conservation buffer will be subject to restrictions on certain activities including payment of dividends, stock repurchases, and discretionary bonuses to executive officers.

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Total risk-based capital divided by risk weighted assets as defined in the regulations. Risk-based capital and asset guidelines vary from Tier I capital guidelines by redefining the components of capital, categorizing assets into different risk classes, and including certain off-balance sheet items in the calculation of the capital ratio.

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The minimum amount of Tier 1 Leverage Capital required for capital adequacy purposes under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as modified.

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The minimum amount of Tier 1 Risk Based Capital required for capital adequacy purposes under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action as modified.

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Tier 1 capital ratio as defined by regulations based on CAMELS (capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk).

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The amount of total capital as defined in the regulations.

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