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Regulatory Capital
Definition
The minimum amount of capital that financial institutions must hold as required by regulators, serving as a buffer against potential losses. Regulatory capital requirements influence how intangible assets — particularly goodwill — are treated on bank balance sheets and affect the valuation of financial services businesses.
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