-
What's new
- All What's new
-
European
- What's new - All
- <hr>
- What's new - last 24 hrs
- What's new - last 7 days
- What's new - last 30 days
- <hr>
- New EU Legislation
- European Commission
- European Banking Authority
- European Securities and Markets Authority
- European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
- <hr>
- Consultations and similar
- Commentaries
- <hr>
- Downloads and Exports
- Latest news by Topics
-
International
- What's new - All
- <hr>
- What's new - last 24 hrs
- What's new - last 7 days
- What's new - last 30 days
- <hr>
- Bank for International Settlements
- Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
- Egmont Group
- International Association of Insurance Supervisors
- International Monetary Fund
- <hr>
- Consultations and similar
- Commentaries
- <hr>
- Downloads and Exports
- Latest news by Topics
- Downloads and Exports
- Legislation
- Organisations
-
Commentaries
- Consultations
- Sanctioned regimes
- IFRSs
- Regulatory calendar
- Quicklinks
-
More
Table of Contents
Page Overview
Document Overview
AI Summary of Article 346 Allowance for hedges by credit derivatives
This document outlines the treatment of hedges provided by credit derivatives, stipulating allowances based on the relationship between the hedged positions and the credit derivative. Full allowance applies when the two 'legs' move inversely and to a similar extent, particularly for identical instruments or matched total rate of return swaps.
In cases where the instruments are not perfectly aligned, an 80% offset may be granted under specific criteria, while partial allowances are provided for asset or currency mismatches. For all situations beyond these specified instances, separate own funds requirements for specific risks must be calculated.
AI Disclaimer
Please note that AI-generated content should not be considered legal advice. Users are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals or legal advisors where specific legal guidance is required.
We are committed to transparency and responsible use of AI in a way that supports, but never replaces, human expertise.
If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI on our platform, please feel free to contact us.
Article 346 Allowance for hedges by credit derivatives
1. An allowance shall be given for hedges provided by credit derivatives, in accordance with the principles set out in paragraphs 2 to 6.
2. Institutions shall treat the position in the credit derivative as one 'leg' and the hedged position that has the same nominal, or, where applicable, notional amount, as the other 'leg'.
3. Full allowance shall be given when the values of the two legs always move in the opposite direction and broadly to the same extent. This will be the case in the following situations:
(a) the two legs consist of completely identical instruments;
(b) a long cash position is hedged by a total rate of return swap (or vice versa) and there is an exact match between the reference obligation and the underlying exposure (i.e., the cash position). The maturity of the swap itself may be different from that of the underlying exposure.
In these situations, a specific risk own funds requirement shall not be applied to either side of the position.