Close Brothers 2026 Pillar 3 report shows CET1 capital ratio rises to 14.1%

By Public Technologies
  • Close Brothers published its Pillar 3 capital and liquidity disclosures for the year ended 31 July 2026.
  • CET1 ratio rose to 14.1% from 13.8%, despite a £147 million net-of-tax motor finance commissions provision.
  • RWAs fell 8% to £8.97 billion, driven by lower credit risk RWAs, operational risk RWAs, market risk RWAs.
  • Leverage ratio excluding central bank claims increased to 13.5% from 12.9%.
  • Liquidity stayed strong, with 12-month average LCR at 1,113.5% and four-quarter average NSFR at 144.0%.


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