Net Stable Funding Ratio - An indispensable parameter from Basel III perspective?

Guest post by
Sukruti Suresh, Senior Associate Consultant, Infosys

Ever since Basel III regulations were introduced, inclusion of the parameter "Net Stable Funding Ratio" is a hotly debated topic.  Basel III Regulations aimed primarily at providing an outline for high quality capital, a well-rounded risk handling as well as build up reserves that institutions can fall back on in dire situations. This gave rise to the introduction of 2 standards of liquidity, which would enable banks to sustain the shocks due to sudden economic loss. These factors were the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) & Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR).