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AI Summary of Article 275 Replacement cost

The calculation of replacement cost (RC) for institutions involves distinct formulas depending on whether netting sets are subject to a margin agreement. For netting sets without such agreements, RC is determined by the greater of the current market value (CMV) and net identified collateral assets (NICA), ensuring a minimum threshold of zero.

In contrast, for single netting sets with margin agreements, the RC incorporates a volatility-adjusted margin value (VM), a margin threshold (TH), and a minimum transfer amount (MTA). This complexity increases for multiple netting sets, allowing flexibility in calculating NICA at various levels corresponding to the prevalence of the margin agreement.

Version status: Amended | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 28 June 2021 - onwards
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Article 275 Replacement cost

1.Institutions shall calculate the replacement cost RC for netting sets that are not subject to a margin agreement, in accordance with the following formula:

RC = max{CMV – NICA, 0}

2. Institutions shall calculate the replacement cost for single netting sets that are subject to a margin agreement in accordance with the following formula:

RC = max{CMV – VM – NICA, TH + MTA – NICA, 0}

where:

RC = the replacement cost;

VM = the volatility-adjusted value of the net variation margin received or posted, as applicable, to the netting set on a regular basis to mitigate changes in the netting set's CMV;

TH = the margin threshold applicable to the netting set under the margin agreement below which the institution cannot call for collateral; and

MTA = the minimum transfer amount applicable to the netting set under the margin agreement.