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AI Summary of Article 279c Maturity Factor

This summary outlines the methodology for calculating the maturity factor (MF) for financial transactions under specified netting sets. For transactions detailed in Article 275(1), MF is derived from the remaining maturity (M), which encompasses the time necessary to conclude all contractual obligations. This includes consideration of any optionality and, where applicable, any underlying instruments that may extend obligations.

For transactions within netting sets defined in Articles 275(2) and (3), the maturity factor is reliant on the margin period of risk (MPOR), which institutions must establish in line with Article 285's stipulations. Notably, for client-clearing member transactions, a standard five-business-day period replaces the minimum margin period.

Version status: Inserted | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 28 June 2021 - onwards

Article 279c Maturity Factor

1. Institutions shall calculate the maturity factor as follows:

(a) for transactions included in the netting sets referred to in Article 275(1), institutions shall use the following formula:

where:

MF = the maturity factor;

M = the remaining maturity of the transaction which is equal to the period of time needed for the termination of all contractual obligations of the transaction; for that purpose, any optionality of a derivative contract shall be considered to be a contractual obligation; the remaining maturity shall be expressed in years using the relevant business day convention;

where a transaction has another derivative contract as underlying instrument that may give rise to additional contractual obligations beyond the contractual obligations of the transaction, the remaining maturity of the transaction shall be equal to the period of time needed for the termination of all contractual obligations of the underlying instrument;

where a transaction is structured to settle outstanding exposure following specified payment dates and where the terms are reset so that the market value of the transaction is zero on those specified dates, the remaining maturity of the transaction shall be equal to the time until the next reset date; and