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AI Summary of Article 273a Conditions for using simplified methods for calculating the exposure value

This summary outlines the criteria for institutions calculating the exposure value of their derivative positions. Institutions may utilise methods from Sections 4 or 5 provided their on- and off-balance-sheet derivative business does not exceed specified thresholds, assessed monthly. The thresholds are 10% of total assets or EUR 300 million for Section 4, and 5% of total assets or EUR 100 million for Section 5.

Moreover, institutions must meticulously calculate their derivative positions based on market or fair values and must notify competent authorities of any changes in the methods applied. Notably, trading derivatives solely to meet these thresholds is expressly prohibited.

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Article 273a Conditions for using simplified methods for calculating the exposure value

1. An institution may calculate the exposure value of its derivative positions in accordance with the method set out in Section 4, provided that the size of its on- and off-balance-sheet derivative business is equal to or less than both of the following thresholds on the basis of an assessment carried out on a monthly basis using the data as of the last day of the month:

(a) 10 % of the institution's total assets;

(b) EUR 300 million.

2. An institution may calculate the exposure value of its derivative positions in accordance with the method set out in Section 5, provided that the size of its on- and off-balance-sheet derivative business is equal to or less than both of the following thresholds on the basis of an assessment carried out on a monthly basis using the data as of the last day of the month:

(a) 5 % of the institution's total assets;

(b) EUR 100 million.