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flag Indian and Asian banks have stronger capital levels than U.S. and European banks, per a Dec. 8, 2025 Moody's report.

flag Banks in India and the Asia-Pacific region have stronger capital positions than those in the U.S. and Western Europe, according to a Moody's report released December 8, 2025. flag Analyzing 35 major banks across eight markets, the report found private sector banks in India, Hong Kong, and South Korea maintained high Common Equity Tier 1 ratios—14.7%, 18.0%, and 14.5% respectively—surpassing averages of 13.5% for top U.S. banks and 13.8% for leading European banks. flag This strength stems from robust internal capital generation and easy access to equity markets. flag Higher risk-weighted asset densities in some nations, including India and Vietnam, are linked to standardized regulatory approaches, but India plans to adopt a more advanced Internal Ratings-Based model by 2028, which could reduce these levels. flag Government-owned banks in the region remain weaker than private peers.

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