Which of the Following Is NOT a Criticism of the Basel

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the Basel I risk-based capital ratio?

• A)All commercial loans are given equal weight regardless of the credit risk of the borrower.
• B)The ratio incorporates off-balance-sheet risk exposures.
• C)Grouping assets into different risk categories may encourage balance sheet asset allocation games.
• D)The treatment does not include interest rate or foreign exchange risk.
• E)The weights in the four risk categories imply a cardinal measurement of relevant risk between each category.

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Definitions:

Income Statement Account

An account found on the income statement that records business transactions affecting the company's revenue, expenses, gains, and losses.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that displays a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a basis for computing rates of return and evaluating its capital structure.

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by a business or an individual, expected to provide future benefits.