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AI Summary of Article 159a Non-application of PD, LGD and CCF input floors

In accordance with Chapter 3 of the relevant regulatory framework, specifically Articles 160(1), 161(4), 164(4), and 166(8c), exposures secured by eligible guarantees from central governments, central banks, or the European Central Bank (ECB) are subject to specific treatment. Notably, the Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD), and Credit Conversion Factor (CCF) input floors are waived for the portion of exposure that falls under such guarantees.

Conversely, any portion of the exposure not covered by these guarantees remains subject to the established PD, LGD, and CCF input floors. This delineation underscores the importance of understanding the impact of guarantees on risk assessment and capital requirements.

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Version date: 1 January 2025 - onwards
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Article 159a Non-application of PD, LGD and CCF input floors

For the purposes of Chapter 3, and in particular with regard to Articles 160(1), 161(4), 164(4) and 166(8c), where an exposure is covered by an eligible guarantee provided by a central government or central bank or by the ECB, the PD, LGD and CCF input floors shall not apply to the part of the exposure covered by that guarantee. However, the part of the exposure that is not covered by that guarantee shall be subject to the PD, LGD and CCF input floors concerned.