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AI Summary of Article 236 Calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts and expected loss amounts under the substitution approach where the guaranteed exposure is treated under the IRB Approach without the use of own estimates of LGD and a comparable direct exposure to the protection provider is treated under the IRB Approach

This document outlines the treatment of exposures with unfunded credit protection under the Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) Approach. Institutions must determine the covered part of the exposure as the lesser of the exposure value (E) or the adjusted credit protection value (GA), ensuring compliance with specific divisions between funded and unfunded credit protections.

For uncovered portions, institutions shall apply the risk weight and expected loss corresponding to the underlying exposure. Additionally, relevant credit risk adjustments must be factored into the calculation, along with provisions for foreign exchange adjustments and maturity mismatches, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.

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Version date: 1 January 2025 - onwards
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Article 236 Calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts and expected loss amounts under the substitution approach where the guaranteed exposure is treated under the IRB Approach without the use of own estimates of LGD and a comparable direct exposure to the protection provider is treated under the IRB Approach

1. For an exposure with unfunded credit protection to which an institution applies the IRB Approach set out in Chapter 3, but without using its own estimates of LGD, and where comparable direct exposures to the protection provider are treated under the IRB Approach set out in Chapter 3, the institution shall determine the covered part of the exposure as the lower of the exposure value (E) and the adjusted value of the unfunded credit protection (GA).