How well capitalised are banks in Liechtenstein compared to other countries?

The banks in Liechtenstein are well capitalised, with an average Tier 1 capital ratio of more than 20 per cent. As a result, Liechtenstein banks are among the most stable financial institutions in the world. The resilience and stability of the local banking centre is underscored by the fact that Standard & Poor’s places it in Group 2 of the BICRA rating.