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AI Summary of Article 98 Own funds for investment firms on a consolidated basis

The provisions outlined in Article 95(1) and Article 96(1) establish consolidated compliance requirements for parent investment firms operating within groups that do not engage credit institutions. Specifically, Article 92 mandates that these firms compute their total risk exposure based on specified methodologies and assess their own funds in accordance with their consolidated financial situation.

Furthermore, the regulations necessitate adherence to the guidelines stipulated in Chapter 2 of Title II of Part One, ensuring that both parent investment firms and those controlled by financial holding companies maintain robust compliance frameworks. This dual approach promotes transparency and stability within the financial ecosystem.

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Article 98 Own funds for investment firms on a consolidated basis

1. In the case of the investment firms referred to in Article 95(1) in a group, where that group does not include credit institutions, a parent investment firm in a Member State shall apply Article 92 at a consolidated level as follows:

(a) using the calculation of total risk exposure amount specified in Article 95(2);

(b) own funds calculated on the basis of the consolidated situation of the parent investment firm or that of the financial holding company or mixed financial holding company, as applicable.

2. In the case of investment firms referred to in Article 96(1) in a group, where that group does not include credit institutions, a parent investment firm in a Member State and an investment firm controlled by a financial holding company or mixed financial holding company shall apply Article 92 on a consolidated basis as follows: