### Question
How does BANK HOLDING COMPANIES define adequately capitalized?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1841*, **adequately capitalized** is defined as:

> a level of capitalization which meets or exceeds all applicable Federal regulatory capital standards

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1841*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

