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AI Summary of Article 120 Exposures to rated institutions

The outlined framework establishes risk weights for exposures to institutions based on credit assessments from nominated External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs). Each credit quality step corresponds to a specified risk weight, promoting a structured approach to risk management in accordance with regulatory standards.

Moreover, exposures with short maturities benefit from a preferential treatment mechanism, allowing for potential use of general or specific short-term assessments. This interaction is crucial for compliance, ensuring that institutions align their risk assessments with the most advantageous regulatory provisions while maintaining robust oversight.

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Article 120 Exposures to rated institutions

1. Exposures to institutions for which a credit assessment by a nominated ECAI is available shall be assigned a risk weight in accordance with Table 1 which corresponds to the credit assessment of the ECAI in accordance with Article 136.

Table 1

Credit quality step

1

2

3

4

5

6

Risk weight

20 %

30 %

50 %

100 %

100 %

150 %

2. Exposures to institutions with an original maturity of three months or less for which a credit assessment by a nominated ECAI is available and exposures which arise from the movement of goods across national borders with an original maturity of six months or less and for which a credit assessment by a nominated ECAI is available, shall be assigned a risk weight in accordance with Table 2 which corresponds to the credit assessment of the ECAI in accordance with Article 136.

Table 2

Credit quality step

1

2

3

4

5

6

Risk weight

20 %

20 %

20 %

50 %

50 %