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TeachMeFinance.com - explain risk-based capital risk-based capital -- one of three capital standards adopted for savings institutions in 1989. The standard is designed to require savings institutions to hold more capital for higher-risk assets. The value of each asset is weighted according to its risk and then capital is calculated at a fixed percent of each risk-weighted asset. The standard adopted in 1989 was 8 percent of risk-weighted assets. See tangible capital and core capital. tangible capital -- OTS defines a thrift institution's tangible capital as outstanding stock plus retained earnings . In 1989, OTS set the minimum tangible capital requirement for savings institutions at 1.5 percent of assets. See core capital and risk-based capital. core capital -- one of three capital standards established for savings institutions in 1989. The minimum amount of core capital for the soundest institutions is 3 percent of assets. See tangible capital, risk-based capital. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.