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AI Summary of Article 196 Master netting agreements covering repurchase transactions or securities or commodities lending or borrowing transactions or other capital market-driven transactions

Institutions opting for the Financial Collateral Comprehensive Method outlined in Article 223 are permitted to consider the implications of bilateral netting agreements related to repurchase transactions and other capital market activities. This provision underscores the importance of effective collateral management in optimising capital and mitigating risk.

Furthermore, it is imperative that all collateral and any securities or commodities borrowed under these agreements adhere to the eligibility criteria specified in Articles 197 and 198, ensuring compliance and safeguarding the integrity of financial operations.

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Article 196 Master netting agreements covering repurchase transactions or securities or commodities lending or borrowing transactions or other capital market-driven transactions

Institutions adopting the Financial Collateral Comprehensive Method set out in Article 223 may take into account the effects of bilateral netting contracts covering repurchase transactions, securities or commodities lending or borrowing transactions, or other capital market-driven transactions with a counterparty. Without prejudice to Article 299, the collateral taken and securities or commodities borrowed within such agreements or transactions shall comply with the eligibility requirements for collateral set out in Articles 197 and 198.