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Common Equity Tier 1 to Risk Weighted Assets (Common Equity Tier 1 divided by risk weighted assets) as defined by regulations.

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The minimum Common Equity Tier One Capital Ratio (Common Equity Tier one capital divided by risk-weighted assets) required for capital adequacy purposes under the new regulatory framework.

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Amount of minimum total risk-based capital required for capital adequacy as defined by regulatory framework.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 942
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Amount of Tier 1 leverage capital as defined by regulatory framework.

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