Structural positions
CA-5.3.4
Positions of a structural nature (i.e. non-dealing), may be excluded from the calculation of the net open currency positions, these include positions related to items that are deducted from the bank's capital when calculating its capital base in accordance with the rules and guidelines issued by the Central Bank, such as investments denominated in foreign currencies in non-consolidated subsidiaries.
October 07CA-5.3.5
The Central Bank will consider approving the exclusion of the above positions for the purpose of calculating the capital requirement, only if each of the following conditions is met:
(a) The concerned bank provides adequate documentary evidence to the Central Bank which establishes the fact that the positions proposed to be excluded are, indeed, of a structural nature (i.e. non-dealing) and are merely intended to protect the bank's capital adequacy ratio. For this purpose, the Central Bank may ask written representations from the bank's management or Directors.(b) Any exclusion of a position is consistently applied, with the treatment of the structural positions remaining the same for the life of the associated assets or other items.October 07
