8. Which of the following actions would help a bank to boost its equity capital?

1. (A)Using proceeds from paid-off loans to reduce liabilities instead of making new loans.
2. (B)Re-allocating assets towards safer items like high-quality government bonds.
3. (C)Cancelling the payment of dividends to shareholders.
4. (D)Issuing bonds and using the proceeds to raise the level of working capital.