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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 5Art. 4§ 1150 Bank Shareholder Equity Adequacy

§ 1150 Bank Shareholder Equity Adequacy

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§ 1150 Bank Shareholder Equity Adequacy

This rule tells the commissioner what to look at when deciding if a bank has enough money to be safe.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commissioner looks at the bank’s business size and type.
  • •He checks the bank’s assets (what it owns) and liabilities (what it owes).
  • •He also looks at how well the bank is managed and who owns it.

Example

A new bank wants to open in a small town and asks the state if it can get a license.

The commissioner will check things like how big the bank will be, what it owns, what it owes, how well it is run, and if the owners are trustworthy before saying yes or no.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1150 Bank Shareholder Equity Adequacy

In determining for purposes of this division whether the shareholders’ equity of a bank or of a proposed bank is adequate, the commissioner shall consider: (a) The nature and volume of the business of the bank; (b) The amount, nature, quality, and liquidity of the assets of the bank; (c) The amount and nature of the liabilities (including, but not limited to, any capital notes or debentures and any contingent liabilities) of the bank; (d) The amount and nature of the fixed charges of the bank; (e) The history of, and prospects for, the bank to earn and retain income; (f) The quality of the operations of the bank; (g) The quality of the management of the bank; (h) The nature and quality of the ownership of the bank; and (i) Such other factors as are in the opinion of the commissioner relevant. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

shareholders’ equitycommissionernature and volume of the businessquality and liquidity of the assetsnature of the liabilitiesearn and retain incomequality of the operationsquality of the managementnature and quality of the ownership

Related Statutes

  • § 18415 Commissioner Takeover Of Loan Companies
  • § 18415.1 Industrial Loan Company Appeals
  • § 18415.10 Commissioner Asset Transfer Examination
  • § 18415.11 Commissioner Asset Collection Authority
  • § 18415.12 Commissioner Court Injunction Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1150.
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