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AI Summary of Article 46 Deduction of holdings of Common Equity Tier 1 instruments where an institution does not have a significant investment in a financial sector entity

This summary outlines the calculation framework for determining the deduction of holdings in Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) instruments within financial sector entities. Institutions are to identify the aggregate excess of these holdings above a threshold of 10% of their CET1 items, applying specified adjustments as per regulatory articles.

Furthermore, provisions allow for the exclusion of short-term underwriting positions and establish parameters for the apportionment of deductions across CET1 instruments. Holdings beneath the 10% threshold shall instead be risk weighted according to the applicable regulations, ensuring compliance with broader prudential standards.

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Article 46 Deduction of holdings of Common Equity Tier 1 instruments where an institution does not have a significant investment in a financial sector entity

1. For the purposes of point (h) of Article 36(1), institutions shall calculate the applicable amount to be deducted by multiplying the amount referred to in point (a) of this paragraph by the factor derived from the calculation referred to in point (b) of this paragraph:

(a) the aggregate amount by which the direct, indirect and synthetic holdings by the institution of the Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments of financial sector entities in which the institution does not have a significant investment exceeds 10 % of the aggregate amount of Common Equity Tier 1 items of the institution calculated after applying the following to Common Equity Tier 1 items:

(i) Articles 32 to 35;

(ii)the deductions referred to in Article 36(1), points (a) to (g), points (k)(ii) to (vi) and points (l), (m) and (n), excluding the amount to be deducted for deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability and arise from temporary differences;

(iii) Articles 44 and 45;