This is a BIS publication that contains the Basel II framework and describes the measure and minimum standard for capital adequacy requirements that banks face.
This document is divided into four parts. The first part, scope of application, details how the capital requirements are to be applied within a banking group. Calculation of the minimum capital requirements for credit risk and operational risk, as well as certain trading book issues are provided in part two. The third and fourth parts outline expectations concerning supervisory review and market discipline, respectively.