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      Question

      Till December 2021, IndianĀ banksĀ had raised more than

      Rs 37,000 crore by issuing new AT1 bonds in financial year FY22. AT1 Bonds are also commonly known as _________
      A Compulsorily Convertible bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Optionally convertible bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Perpetual Bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Non-redeemable bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Tier II Bonds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      AT1 bonds or additional tier 1 bonds are perpetual bonds as these do not have any maturity date. These are allowed as part of the Tier I capital for Banks under Basel III guidelines to the extent of 1.5% These bonds are riskier than other normal bonds because of the following features: Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  The issuing bank has the discretion to skip coupon payment. Under normal circumstances it can pay from profits or revenue reserves; however in case losses for the period, the coupon payment can be skipped. Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  The bank has to maintain a common equity tier I ratio of 5.5%, failing which the bonds can get written down or converted into equity.

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