Capital adequacy represents the test of a securities businesss ability to meet its financial obligations. Capital adequacy rules mean that a stockbroker has to have enough money to conduct its business Commercial banks also face a raft of capital adequacy rules established by international regulators. See Also Online share dealing service Stockmarket Centre ©Moneyextra.com Moneyextra.com recommends you take independent financial advice before acting on any article 2009-02-17 00:00:00 © Moneyextra.com