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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for CBA
Current share price for CBA : $171.780 0.21 (0.12%)+
Announcement
Release
13 May 2026 7:30AM
Price at Release
$171.570
Full Release
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Summary
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, in its March Quarter 2026 Basel III Pillar 3 report, outlines its capital adequacy and risk disclosures. The report highlights that the Group's total Risk Weighted Assets (RWA) exceed the minimum set by BCBS and APRA and details an increase in the Liquidity Coverage Ratio to 133%, while the Net Stable Funding Ratio decreased slightly to 116%. The RWA for Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book saw a notable increase, contributing to a total RWA rise to $517.5 billion. The leverage ratio was reported at 4.4%, with a Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio at Level 1 of 11.5%. Significant capital initiatives included the issuance of Tier 2 Capital notes. The report confirms the Group’s adherence to Basel III disclosure requirements.
Key Points
  • The Group's total RWA is above the 72.5% minimum set by BCBS and APRA.
  • Liquidity Coverage Ratio increased from 132% to 133%.
  • Net Stable Funding Ratio decreased from 117% to 116%.
  • Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book RWA increased to $44.4 billion.
  • Leverage ratio as at 31 March 2026 was 4.4%.
  • Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ratio at Level 1 was 11.5% as at 31 March 2026.
  • Total RWA increased by $12.2 billion to $517.5 billion.
  • The Group issued significant Tier 2 Capital notes in March 2026.
  • The Group attests to compliance with Basel III disclosure requirements.
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.