CESR consults on Risk Measurement for calculation of UCITS’ global exposure

15 June 2009

The paper is limited to the use of risk models such as VaR in the context of the calculation of global exposure as UCITS may use this or other models in its overall risk management process.

The consultation paper focuses on CESR’s advice to be rendered on the issue of risk measurement of UCITS. The paper is limited to the use of risk models such as VaR in the context of the calculation of global exposure as UCITS may use this or other models in its overall risk management process. The paper should be seen as an interim step aimed at providing stakeholders with an early opportunity to give feedback on CESR’s approach.

 

CESR has to deliver its advice by 30 October 2009.

 

A consultation paper is planned for July, setting out its proposed advice in all the areas covered under Parts I and II of the provisional mandate, including risk management. That paper will also cover issues related to impact assessment of the proposals on risk measurement.

 

An open hearing will take place towards the end of the consultation period.

 

Deadline for comments is 15 July 2009.

 

Consultation paper

 


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