Capitec Bank Holdings Limited (“Capitec”), has announced its compliance with Regulation 43 of the Regulations relating to banks, as well as its adherence to the Basel requirements. In its quarterly disclosure, the bank has revealed impressive capital adequacy, leverage, and liquidity ratios for the first quarter of the financial year ending February 29, 2024.
Under Pillar 3 of the Basel rules, Capitec is obligated to disclose quantitative information on its capital adequacy, leverage, and liquidity ratios on a quarterly basis. This ensures transparency and enhances the trust of stakeholders. The bank’s consolidated capital and liquidity positions as of May 31, 2023, are outlined below:
Capital Adequacy Ratio:
| 1st Quarter 2024 | 4th Quarter 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| CET1 Capital (R’000) | 35,063,086 | 35,038,067 |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio | 34.1% | 33.6% |
| General Allowance (R’000) | 857,687 | 872,831 |
| T2 Capital (R’000) | 857,687 | 872,831 |
| Total Regulatory Capital (R’000) | 35,920,773 | 35,910,898 |
| Required Regulatory Capital (R’000) | 12,341,981 | 12,525,485 |
Capitec’s Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (CET1) stood at R35,063,086,000 with a capital adequacy ratio of 34.1% in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a slight improvement from the previous quarter. The bank’s Tier 2 Capital (T2) was reported at R857,687,000 (0.8%), contributing to its overall regulatory capital of R35,920,773,000 (34.9%). Capitec comfortably surpassed the required regulatory capital of R12,341,981,000.
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR):
| 1st Quarter 2024 | 4th Quarter 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| High-Quality Liquid Assets (R’000) | 77,087,373 | 74,946,512 |
| Net Cash Outflows (R’000) | 3,685,102 | 3,420,878 |
| Actual LCR | 2,092% | 2,191% |
| Required LCR | 100% | 100% |
Capitec’s liquidity position remains strong, as indicated by its Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 2,092% for the first quarter of 2024, surpassing the required LCR of 100%. The bank’s high-quality liquid assets totaled R77,087,373,000, providing a substantial buffer to cover net cash outflows of R3,685,102,000.
