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AI Summary of Article 359 Maturity ladder approach

The institution is mandated to employ a distinct maturity ladder for each commodity, designating all positions to relevant maturity bands as outlined in the specified table. Physical stocks are categorised within the initial maturity band, covering a period of up to one month. Further provisions allow for offsetting positions on a net basis under certain conditions, enhancing operational efficiency.

In calculating the own funds requirement, the institution must consider matched long and short positions, residual unmatched positions, and respective spread rates. The overall requirement for commodities risk will encapsulate the cumulative figures for each commodity, ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance.

Version status: Applicable | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 1 January 2014 - onwards
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Article 359 Maturity ladder approach

1. The institution shall use a separate maturity ladder in line with Table 1 for each commodity. All positions in that commodity shall be assigned to the appropriate maturity bands. Physical stocks shall be assigned to the first maturity band between 0 and up to and including 1 month.

Table 1

Maturity band

(1)

Spread rate (in %)

(2)

0 ≤ 1 month

1,50

> 1 ≤ 3 months

1,50

> 3 ≤ 6 months

1,50

> 6 ≤ 12 months

1,50

> 1 ≤ 2 years

1,50

> 2 ≤ 3 years

1,50

> 3 years

1,50

2. Positions in the same commodity may be offset and assigned to the appropriate maturity bands on a net basis for the following:

(a) positions in contracts maturing on the same date;

(b) positions in contracts maturing within 10 days of each other if the contracts are traded on markets which have daily delivery dates.