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IV. Higher Loss Absorbency (HLA)

No: 351000138356 Date(g): 6/9/2014 | Date(h): 12/11/1435

Effective from Jan 01 2016 - Dec 31 2015
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10.The purpose of an HLA requirement for D-SIBs is to reduce further the probability of failure compared to non-systemic institutions, reflecting the greater impact a D-SIB failure is expected to have on the domestic financial system and economy.
 
11.The HLA requirement imposed on a bank is commensurate with the degree of systemic importance, as identified under the assessment and designation process. Also, the HLA requirement should be met fully by common equity Tier 1 (CET1).
 
12.The HLA requirement imposed on a bank will be in addition to the target CAR determined by SAMA based on the risk profile of the concerned bank. The HLA capital charge will be calculated by SAMA based on the bank's degree of systemic importance determined in the scoring exercise and each bank will be allocated to a bucket based on its scores.
 
13.In addition, SAMA may put in place any additional requirements and other policy measures it considers to be appropriate to address the risks posed by a D-SIB including Recovery and Resolution Plans and other measures as deemed appropriate . Accordingly, SAMA will ensure that banks with same degree of systemic importance in Saudi Arabia are subject to the same HLA requirements.