NSFR Calculator

Calculate the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), a key regulatory metric under Basel III that ensures banks maintain stable funding relative to their long-term assets and activities over a one-year horizon.

Available Stable Funding (ASF)

Required Stable Funding (RSF)

NSFR Results

Net Stable Funding Ratio: 0.00%
Available Stable Funding: $0.00
Required Stable Funding: $0.00

Regulatory Compliance

Minimum Requirement: 100%
Compliance Status: N/A
Funding Gap: $0.00

Risk Assessment

Funding Stability: N/A
Liquidity Risk: N/A
Structural Health: N/A

Understanding the Net Stable Funding Ratio

The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) is a key regulatory metric under Basel III that ensures banks maintain stable funding relative to their long-term assets and activities over a one-year horizon. It complements the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) by focusing on structural liquidity.

NSFR Formula

Basic NSFR Formula

  • NSFR = (Available Stable Funding / Required Stable Funding) × 100
  • ASF = Available stable funding amount
  • RSF = Required stable funding amount
  • Minimum requirement = 100%

ASF Components

  • Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital (100% ASF factor)
  • Stable customer deposits (90-95% ASF factor)
  • Less stable deposits (50-90% ASF factor)
  • Wholesale funding (0-50% ASF factor)

RSF Components

Required Stable Funding Factors

High RSF Factors (85-100%)

  • Loans to households (85% RSF)
  • Loans to SMEs (85% RSF)
  • Corporate loans (85% RSF)
  • Trading book assets (100% RSF)

Lower RSF Factors (0-65%)

  • Central bank reserves (0% RSF)
  • Government bonds (0% RSF)
  • Cash and short-term claims (0-15% RSF)
  • Other assets (15-65% RSF)

NSFR vs LCR

Aspect LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio) NSFR (Net Stable Funding Ratio) Key Difference
Time Horizon 30 days 1 year Short-term vs long-term
Focus High-quality liquid assets Stable funding structure Assets vs liabilities
Stress Scenario Acute liquidity crisis Prolonged funding stress Crisis duration
Regulatory Minimum 100% 100% Same requirement

Applications in Banking

Asset-Liability Management

  • Funding structure optimization
  • Deposit mix management
  • Wholesale funding limits
  • Capital allocation decisions

Risk Management

  • Structural liquidity risk
  • Funding concentration risk
  • Business model sustainability
  • Stress testing scenarios

Strategic Planning

  • Product pricing strategies
  • Customer segment focus
  • Geographic expansion plans
  • Competitive positioning

Regulatory Compliance

  • Basel III requirements
  • Reporting obligations
  • Capital planning
  • Supervisory oversight

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1 (2018-2020)

  • 50% of required NSFR
  • Observation and testing
  • System development
  • Data collection

Phase 2 (2021-2022)

  • 75% of required NSFR
  • Enhanced reporting
  • Compliance testing
  • Remediation planning

Full Implementation (2023+)

  • 100% NSFR requirement
  • Full regulatory compliance
  • Ongoing monitoring
  • Continuous improvement

Key Takeaways for NSFR Calculator

  • The NSFR ensures banks have stable funding relative to their long-term assets over a one-year horizon
  • It is calculated as (Available Stable Funding / Required Stable Funding) × 100
  • The minimum regulatory requirement is 100%
  • ASF includes capital and stable deposits with different availability factors
  • RSF depends on the type of assets and their funding stability requirements
  • NSFR complements the LCR by focusing on structural rather than short-term liquidity
  • Banks must maintain NSFR above 100% at all times
  • Use the calculator to assess funding stability and regulatory compliance

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