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AI Summary of Article 106 Internal Hedges

This document outlines the requirements for internal hedges within financial institutions, emphasising that these hedges must not primarily aim to reduce own funds requirements and must be subject to rigorous internal documentation and approval processes. Key stipulations include adherence to market conditions and dynamic management of generated market risk within authorised limits.

Moreover, the document specifies that certain derivatives, when utilised to hedge non-trading book exposures, can be recognised as internal hedges for capital adequacy calculations, provided they meet specific conditions. This recognition allows for a streamlined approach in calculating market risk-related own funds requirements, thereby aligning trading strategies with regulatory compliance.

Version status: Amended | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 1 January 2025 - onwards
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Article 106 Internal Hedges

1. An internal hedge shall in particular meet the following requirements:

(a) it shall not be primarily intended to avoid or reduce own funds requirements;

(b) it shall be properly documented and subject to particular internal approval and audit procedures;

(c) it shall be dealt with at market conditions;

(d) the market risk that is generated by the internal hedge shall be dynamically managed in the trading book within the authorised limits;

(e) it shall be carefully monitored in accordance with adequate procedures.

2. The requirements set out in paragraph 1 shall apply without prejudice to the requirements applicable to the hedged position in the non-trading book or in the trading book, where relevant.