Local banks boosting capital buffers

They strive to ensure sufficient capital is available to buffer against deterioration in asset quality, while continuing to fuel business growth.

Malaysian banks are boosting their capital buffers, that is, the excess capital above the 8% risk weighted capital ratio (RWCR) that is required by regulations here and in most other countries. But because our banks are hardly exposed to subprime instruments and other toxic assets, how much is enough?