Author: Yevgeny V. Strelnikov, Cand. Sc. (Ec.), Assistant-Prof. of Financial Markets and Banking Dprt., Urals State University of Economics

Abstract: A standard model of conduct of any bank involves introduction of certain restrictions and limits in their activity. In the article the standards of bank capital and liquidity within Basel II and Basel III are analysed. The author juxtaposes requirements for international banking with those in Russia.

Keywords: Risk, Basel II, Basel III, capital adequacy, types of banking risk, first level capital, capital conservation buffer, applicability of risk models for a bank, reliability of risk models, increased transparency in business