How well capitalised are the banks in Liechtenstein?

Within the EU regulations, Basel III defines the capital requirements for banks
to strengthen the quality and quantity of capital. BASEL III also applies to Liechtenstein as a result
of its membership of the EEA. With an average Tier 1 capital ratio of 21.8 percent,
Liechtenstein’s banks are among the world’s best capitalised institutions. This outstanding capitalisation is a testament to their financial strength and stability.

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.