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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for CBA
Current share price for CBA : $163.760 5.02 (3.16%)+
Announcement
Release
11 Feb 2026 7:31AM
Price at Release
$158.740
Full Release
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Summary
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's 2026 Half Year Basel III Pillar 3 Disclosure report provides comprehensive insights into the bank's capital adequacy, risk-weighted assets (RWA), leverage, and liquidity ratios as of 31 December 2025. The report highlights a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of 12.3%, which is above the APRA's regulatory requirements. The bank has undertaken several capital initiatives, including a share buy-back and issuance of subordinated notes. The document also details changes in the regulatory framework, such as amendments to Additional Tier 1 Capital and the introduction of new capital adequacy requirements by APRA and RBNZ. The Group's leverage ratio stands at 4.7%, and the risk-weighted assets have increased due to higher credit, traded market, and operational risks. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's regulatory capital position remains robust, ensuring compliance with both local and international standards.
Key Points
  • CET1 capital ratio of 12.3% as of 31 December 2025.
  • APRA's regulatory framework and capital adequacy requirements are met.
  • Significant capital initiatives include a $300 million share buy-back and EUR1,000 million subordinated notes issuance.
  • Regulatory changes involve phasing out Additional Tier 1 Capital and increasing CET1 minimum requirements.
  • The Group's leverage ratio is maintained at 4.7%.
  • Total risk-weighted assets have increased to $505.3 billion.
  • RBNZ has released new capital adequacy requirements for New Zealand deposit takers, affecting ASB.
  • The report includes detailed assessments of credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
  • The Group adopted revised APS 117 Capital Adequacy for interest rate risk in the banking book effective 1 October 2025.
  • The document is prepared in accordance with APRA's Prudential Standard APS 330 and Basel III guidelines.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.