The correct answer is: C. a-3, b-2, c-1.
Pillar 1 of Basel III is the minimum regulatory capital requirements based on Risk Weighted Assets (RWAs). Pillar 2 is the supervisory review process. Pillar 3 is market discipline.
Pillar 1 sets minimum capital requirements for banks based on their risk-weighted assets. The risk-weighted assets of a bank are the sum of the values of its assets, each weighted by the risk of that asset. The higher the risk of an asset, the higher the weight it will have in the calculation of the bank’s risk-weighted assets.
Pillar 2 is a process by which supervisors review banks’ capital adequacy and risk management practices. Supervisors may require banks to hold additional capital if they believe that the bank’s capital is not adequate to cover its risks.
Pillar 3 is a process by which banks disclose information about their capital and risk management practices to the market. This information is intended to help investors and other market participants assess the risks of banks and make informed investment decisions.
The Basel III framework was developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, an international body that sets standards for banking regulation. The framework was designed to strengthen the global financial system and reduce the risk of bank failures.