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CAMEL Rating

CAMEL Rating

CAMEL Rating

The CAMELS rating system is a supervisory tool used by regulatory authorities to evaluate the soundness of financial institutions, particularly banks and credit unions. It assesses six components: Capital Adequacy, Asset Quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity to Market Risk.

Controls:

Assesses the financial strength and stability of the institution based on its capital levels.

  • Capital Adequacy Policy and Procedures - C.1

    Policies and procedures are established; documented; and maintained for capital adequacy management.

  • Capital Ratios - C.2

    Evaluation of key capital ratios (e.g.; Tier 1 Capital Ratio; Total Capital Ratio) against regulatory minimums and internal targets.

  • Capital Ratios - C.2.1

    Accuracy of Tier 1 Capital Ratio Calculation.

  • Capital Ratios - C.2.2

    Accuracy of Total Capital Ratio Calculation.

  • Capital Ratios - C.2.3

    Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements.

  • Risk-Weighted Assets Calculation - C.3

    Assessment of the accuracy and appropriateness of the institution's calculation of risk-weighted assets.

  • Risk-Weighted Assets Calculation - C.3.1

    Accuracy of Credit Risk-Weighted Assets Calculation.

  • Risk-Weighted Assets Calculation - C.3.2

    Accuracy of Operational Risk-Weighted Assets Calculation.

  • Risk-Weighted Assets Calculation - C.3.3

    Internal Controls over RWA Calculation Process.

  • Capital Planning and Stress Testing - C.4

    Evaluation of the institution's process for capital planning and conducting stress tests.

  • Capital Planning and Stress Testing - C.4.1

    Adequacy of Stress Testing Scenarios.

  • Capital Planning and Stress Testing - C.4.2

    Effectiveness of Stress Testing Methodology.

  • Capital Planning and Stress Testing - C.4.3

    Use of Stress Test Results in Capital Planning and Risk Management.

Evaluates the quality of the institution's assets; including loans; investments; and other balance sheet items.

  • Asset Quality Policy and Procedures - A.1

    Policies and procedures are established; documented; and maintained for asset quality management.

  • Loan Portfolio Quality - A.2

    Assessment of the overall quality; risk profile; and performance of the institution's loan portfolio.

  • Loan Portfolio Quality - A.2.1

    Effectiveness of Credit Underwriting Standards.

  • Loan Portfolio Quality - A.2.2

    Adequacy of Loan Grading and Classification System.

  • Loan Portfolio Quality - A.2.3

    Trends in Delinquency and Non-Performing Loans.

  • Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) - A.3

    Evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) in relation to the credit risk in the portfolio.

  • Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) - A.3.1

    Adequacy of the ALLL Methodology.

  • Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) - A.3.2

    Accuracy and Support for ALLL Calculation.

  • Concentration Risk - A.4

    Assessment of concentrations of credit risk within the asset portfolio.

  • Concentration Risk - A.4.1

    Identification and Monitoring of Concentrations.

  • Concentration Risk - A.4.2

    Effectiveness of Concentration Limits and Mitigation Strategies.

Assesses the ability of the board of directors and senior management to identify; measure; monitor; and control the risks of the institution.

  • Management Policy and Procedures - M.1

    Policies and procedures are established; documented; and maintained for the overall management of the institution.

  • Board and Senior Management Oversight - M.2

    Evaluation of the effectiveness of the board of directors and senior management in providing oversight of the institution's activities and risks.

  • Board and Senior Management Oversight - M.2.1

    Board Composition and Expertise.

  • Board and Senior Management Oversight - M.2.2

    Effectiveness of Board and Committee Meetings.

  • Board and Senior Management Oversight - M.2.3

    Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities.

  • Risk Management Practices - M.3

    Assessment of the effectiveness of the institution's risk management framework and practices.

  • Risk Management Practices - M.3.1

    Adequacy of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.

  • Risk Management Practices - M.3.2

    Effectiveness of Risk Identification and Assessment.

  • Risk Management Practices - M.3.3

    Adequacy of Risk Monitoring and Reporting.

  • Internal Controls - M.4

    Evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the institution's internal control system.

  • Internal Controls - M.4.1

    Design Effectiveness of Internal Controls.

  • Internal Controls - M.4.2

    Operating Effectiveness of Internal Controls.

  • Compliance Management - M.5

    Assessment of the institution's program for ensuring compliance with applicable laws; regulations; and supervisory requirements.

  • Compliance Management - M.5.1

    Regulatory Change Management.

  • Compliance Management - M.5.2

    Compliance Monitoring and Testing.

Analyzes the profitability; stability; and sustainability of the institution's earnings.

  • Earnings Policy and Procedures - E.1

    Policies and procedures are established; documented; and maintained for earnings management and analysis.

  • Profitability Trends and Stability - E.2

    Evaluation of the institution's historical and current profitability trends and the stability of its earnings sources.

  • Profitability Trends and Stability - E.2.1

    Analysis of Key Profitability Ratios.

  • Profitability Trends and Stability - E.2.2

    Stability of Earnings Sources.

  • Earnings Composition and Quality - E.3

    Assessment of the composition and quality of the institution's earnings; including the impact of non-recurring items and significant fluctuations.

  • Interest Rate Risk on Earnings - E.4

    Evaluation of the sensitivity of the institution's earnings to changes in interest rates.

Assesses the institution's ability to meet its short-term obligations and fund its operations.

  • Liquidity Policy and Procedures - L.1

    Policies and procedures are established; documented; and maintained for liquidity risk management.

  • Liquidity Risk Management - L.2

    Evaluation of the institution's framework and practices for managing liquidity risk.

  • Liquidity Risk Management - L.2.1

    Liquidity Position Measurement and Monitoring.

  • Liquidity Risk Management - L.2.2

    Liquidity Stress Testing.

  • Liquidity Risk Management - L.2.3

    Funding Strategy and Concentration Risk.

  • Contingency Funding Plan (CFP) - L.3

    Evaluation of the adequacy and operational readiness of the institution's Contingency Funding Plan.

  • Contingency Funding Plan (CFP) - L.3.1

    Adequacy of CFP Strategies and Triggers.

  • Contingency Funding Plan (CFP) - L.3.2

    Operational Readiness of Contingent Funding Sources.

  • Contingency Funding Plan (CFP) - L.3.3

    CFP Testing and Updates.