CET1 ratio of the banking sector in Luxembourg 2014-2018

The solvency of banks in Luxembourg largely exceeded the minimum requirements in 2018, even though the sector's CET1 ratio decreased when compared to the previous year. The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio shows much core capital the bank has versus its outstanding risks. Simply put, it displays how much capital a bank has in reserve in the event their investments go bad. The ratio is an important measure that was introduced in 2014, in the wake of the financial crisis, to prevent a future financial crisis. By 2019, banks are expected to reach a minimum requirement of 4.5 percent.