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SLR
Supplementary Leverage Ratio
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Short definition
A US ratio dividing Tier 1 capital by total leverage exposure, including certain off-balance-sheet commitments. Category I–III banking organisations face a 3% minimum. From April 1, 2026, eSLR adds a buffer equal to half the US G-SIB’s method 1 systemic surcharge. For covered depository subsidiaries, this buffer is capped at one percentage point. These requirements apply alongside risk-weighted capital ratios.
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Intuition
The 3% minimum and the eSLR buffer are distinct. Holding companies and depository subsidiaries have different buffer calibrations.
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Primary sources
- Fed, FDIC and OCC: November 25, 2025 final ruleEffective date and cap on the depository subsidiary buffer.
- Federal Register, final eSLR ruleSLR minimum, method 1 and holding-company versus subsidiary standards.