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AI Summary of Article 113 Calculation of risk-weighted exposure amounts

This document outlines the methodology for calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts by applying risk weights to exposures, except where deductions from own funds are permitted. The classification of exposures, determined by their credit quality and relevant assessments, is critical in assigning appropriate risk weights. Institutions may assign a minimum risk weight that reflects an additional credit quality step for certain higher-risk classes.

Furthermore, provisions allow institutions to request exemptions from these requirements for exposures involving affiliated entities, provided certain conditions are met, including adherence to prudential standards and the maintenance of rigorous risk management procedures.

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Article 113 Calculation of risk-weighted exposure amounts

1.To calculate risk-weighted exposure amounts, risk weights shall be applied to all exposures, unless those exposures are deducted from own funds or are subject to the treatment set out in Article 72e(5), first subparagraph, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of this Regulation. The application of risk weights shall be based on the exposure class to which the exposure is assigned and, to the extent specified in Section 2, its credit quality. Credit quality may be determined by reference to the credit assessments of ECAIs or the credit assessments of export credit agencies in accordance with Section 3. With the exception of exposures assigned to the exposure classes set out in Article 112, points (a), (b), (c) and (e), of this Regulation where the assessment in accordance with Article 79, point (b), of Directive 2013/36/EU reflects higher risk characteristics than those implied by the credit quality step to which the exposure would be assigned based on the applicable credit assessment of the nominated ECAI or export credit agency, the institution shall assign a risk weight at least one credit quality step higher than the risk weight implied by the credit assessment of the nominated ECAI or export credit agency.