Under Basel III and U.S. rules concerning the Capital Conservation Buffer, what will be the final total minimum common equity to risk weighted assets (RWA) ratio that will be required of U.S. banks if...

Under Basel III and U.S. rules concerning the Capital Conservation Buffer, what will be the final total minimum common equity to risk weighted assets (RWA) ratio that will be required of U.S. banks if they are to face zero restrictions with regard to payouts (dividends and stock repurchases) to their shareholders. The Basel III Capital Conservation Buffer is independent of the U.S. Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) rules.

A.

8.0%

B.

8.5%

C.

None of the other responses are correct.

D.

4.5%

E.

7.0%