Capital in Banking
Finance & History
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Hidden Reserves and Banking Stability
This chapter explores the historical shifts in banking capital, particularly focusing on hidden reserves and their implications during financial crises. It illustrates how practices like undervaluing assets can conceal actual financial losses, using historical case studies such as the Kiasso scandal. The discussion further emphasizes the evolution of banking regulations, highlighting the balance between transparency and security in the face of systemic challenges.
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