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AI Summary of Article 326 Own funds requirements for position risk

The institution is mandated to compute its own funds requirement for position risk by aggregating the capital requirements related to both general and specific risks associated with its positions in debt and equity instruments. This inclusive approach ensures a comprehensive assessment of potential financial exposure across various asset classes.

Furthermore, in a significant clarification regarding trading book dynamics, securitisation positions will be categorised as debt instruments. This classification is vital for maintaining regulatory compliance and enhancing risk management strategies within the institution's trading activities.

Version status: Applicable | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 1 January 2014 - onwards
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Article 326 Own funds requirements for position risk

The institution's own funds requirement for position risk shall be the sum of the own funds requirements for the general and specific risk of its positions in debt and equity instruments. Securitisation positions in the trading book shall be treated as debt instruments.