Implementation of Basel II: any role for international financial institutions?

Authors

C. E. Nwandikom, Abuja Institute of Finance, Abuja.

Publisher

Central Bank of Nigeria.

Keywords

Basel II, Financial sector, Financial markets, Central Bank of Nigeria.

Abstract

This paper examines the three pillars of Basel II which provide a broad and coherent framework for linking regulatory capital to risk, for improving internal risk measurement and management and for enhancing supervisory and market discipline at large, complex and internationally-active banks.

Author Bio

Dr. C E. Mwandikom is the Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Institute of Finance, Abuja.

Publication Title

CBN Economic and Financial Review

Issue

4

Volume

46

Recommended Citation

Nwandikom, C. E. (2008). Implementation of Basel II: any role for international financial institutions? CBN Economic and Financial Review, 46(4), 213-245.