Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1224 of 16 October 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the information and the details of a securitisation to be made available by the originator, sponsor and SSPE (Text with EEA relevance)

Type Delegated Regulation
Publication 2020-09-03
State In force
Text As published
Department European Commission, FISMA
Source EUR-Lex
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Field code Field name Content to report ND1-ND4 allowed? ND5 allowed?
Securitisation information section Securitisation information section Securitisation information section Securitisation information section Securitisation information section
IVSS1 Unique Identifier The unique identifier assigned by the reporting entity in accordance with Article 11(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1224. NO NO
IVSS2 Data Cut-Off Date The data cut-off date for this data submission. This must match the data cut-off date in the applicable underlying exposure templates submitted. NO NO
IVSS3 Securitisation Name Enter the name of the securitisation NO NO
IVSS4 Reporting Entity Name The full legal name of the entity designated as per Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402; this name must match the name entered in for that entity in field SESP3 in the counterparty information section. The name entered must match the name associated with the LEI in the Global Legal Entity Foundation (GLEIF) database. NO NO
IVSS5 Reporting Entity Contact Person First and Last name of the contact person(s) responsible for preparing this securitisation data submission and to whom questions on this data submission must be addressed. NO NO
IVSS6 Reporting Entity Contact Telephone Direct telephone number(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for preparing this securitisation data submission and to whom questions on this data submission must be addressed. NO NO
IVSS7 Reporting Entity Contact Emails Direct email address(es) of the contact person(s) responsible for preparing this securitisation data submission and to whom questions on this data submission must be addressed. NO NO
IVSS8 Risk Retention Method Method for complying with risk retention requirements in the EU (e.g. Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, or until entry into force, Article 405 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013): Vertical slice — i.e. Article 6(3)(a) (VSLC) Seller’s share — i.e. Article 6(3)(b) (SLLS) Randomly-selected exposures kept on balance sheet — i.e. Article 6(3)(c) (RSEX) First loss tranche — i.e. Article 6(3)(d) (FLTR) First loss exposure in each asset — i.e. Article 6(3)(e) (FLEX) No compliance with risk retention requirements (NCOM) Other (OTHR) NO NO
IVSS9 Risk Retention Holder Which entity is retaining the material net economic interest, as specified in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, or until its entry into force, Article 405 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013): Originator (ORIG) Sponsor (SPON) Original Lender (OLND) Seller (SELL) No Compliance with Risk Retention Requirement (NCOM) Other (OTHR) NO NO
IVSS10 Underlying Exposure Type Enter the type of underlying exposures of the securitisation. If multiple types from the list below are present, enter ‘Mixed’ (with the exception of securitisations whose underlying exposures consist exclusively of a combination of consumer loans and automobile loans or leases--for these securitisations the value corresponding to ‘Consumer loans’ must be entered): Automobile Loan or Lease (ALOL) Consumer Loan (CONL) Commercial Mortgage (CMRT) Credit-Card Receivable (CCRR) Lease (LEAS) Residential Mortgage (RMRT) Mixed (MIXD) Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEL) Non Small and Medium Enterprise Corporate (NSML) Other (OTHR) NO NO
IVSS11 Risk Transfer Method In accordance with Article 242(13) and (14) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, the securitisation risk transfer method is ‘traditional’ (i.e. ‘true sale’). NO NO
IVSS12 Trigger Measurements/Ratios Has any underlying exposure-related trigger event occurred? These include any delinquency, dilution, default, loss, stop-substitution, stop-revolving, or similar exposure-related events which impact the securitisation, as at the data cut-off date. This also includes if there is a debit balance on any PDL or an asset deficiency. NO NO
IVSS13 Revolving/Ramp-Up Period End-Date Enter the date at which the securitisation’s revolving or ramp-up period is scheduled to cease. Enter the securitisation maturity date if there is a revolving period with no scheduled end date. NO YES
IVSS14 Principal Recoveries In The Period Gross principal recoveries received during the period. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO YES
IVSS15 Interest Recoveries In The Period Gross interest recoveries received during the period. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO YES
IVSS16 Principal Collections In The Period Collections treated as principal in the period. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO YES
IVSS17 Interest Collections In The Period Collections treated as revenue in the period. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO YES
IVSS18 Drawings Under Liquidity Facility If the securitisation has a liquidity facility confirm whether or not there has been a drawing under the liquidity facility in the period ending on the last interest payment date. NO YES
IVSS19 Securitisation Excess Spread The amount of funds left over after application of all currently-applicable stages of the waterfall, commonly referred to as ‘excess spread’. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO
IVSS20 Excess Spread Trapping Mechanism Excess spread is currently trapped in the securitisation (e.g. accumulated in a separate reserve account) NO NO
IVSS21 Current Overcollateralisation Current overcollateralisation of the securitisation, calculated as the ratio of (the sum of the outstanding principal balance of all underlying exposures, excluding underlying exposures classified as defaulted, as at the data cut-off date) to (the sum of the outstanding principal balance of all tranches/bonds as at the data cut-off date). NO NO
IVSS22 Annualised Constant Prepayment Rate The annualised Constant Prepayment Rate (CPR) of the underlying exposures based upon the most recent periodic CPR. Periodic CPR is equal to the [(total unscheduled principal received at the end of the most recent collection period)/(the total principal balance at the start of the collection period)]. The Periodic CPR is then annualised as follows: 100*(1-((1-Periodic CPR)^number of collection periods in a year)) ‘Periodic CPR’ refers to the CPR during the last collection period i.e. for a securitisation with quarterly paying bonds this will usually be the prior three month period. NO NO
IVSS23 Dilutions Total reductions in principal exposures during the period. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO
IVSS24 Gross Charge Offs In The Period Total amount of gross principal charge-offs (i.e. before recoveries) for the period. Charge-off is as per securitisation definition, or alternatively per lender’s usual practice. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO
IVSS25 Repurchased Exposures The total outstanding principal amount of underlying exposures that have been repurchased by the originator/sponsor between the immediately previous data cut-off date and the current data cut-off date. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. YES YES
IVSS26 Restructured Exposures The total outstanding principal amount of underlying exposures that have been restructured by the originator/sponsor between the immediately previous data cut-off date and the current data cut-off date. Restructuring refers to any changes made to the contractual terms of the underlying exposure agreement due to forbearance, including payment holidays, arrears capitalisation, change of interest rate basis or margins, fees, penalties, maturity and/or other generally-accepted measures of restructuring due to forbearance. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO
IVSS27 Annualised Constant Default Rate The annualised Constant Default Rate (CDR) for the underlying exposures based on the periodic CDR. Periodic CDR is equal to the [(total current balance of underlying exposures classified as defaulted during the period)/(total current balance of non-defaulted underlying exposures at the beginning of the period)]. This value is then annualised as follows: 100*(1-((1-Periodic CDR)^number of collection periods in a year)) ‘Periodic CDR’ refers to the CDR during the last collection period, i.e. for a securitisation with quarterly paying bonds this will usually be the prior three month period. NO NO
IVSS28 Defaulted Exposures The total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of exposures in default as at the cut-off date, using the definition of default specified in the securitisation documentation Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO
IVSS29 Defaulted Exposures CRR The total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of exposures in default as at the cut-off date, using the definition of default specified in Article 178 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. YES YES
IVSS30 Risk Weight Approach Indicate which risk weight approach was used by the originator to produce the risk weight attached to the underlying exposures, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 575/2013: Standardised Approach (STND) Foundation Internal Ratings-Based (FIRB) Advanced Internal Ratings-Based (ADIR) NO YES
IVSS31 Obligor Probability Of Default in Range [0,00 %,0,10 %) The total outstanding amount of underlying exposures whose one-year-ahead probability of default has been assessed as in the range 0,00 % <= x < 0,10 %. This estimate can either come from the originator or the relevant national central bank. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Probability of Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS32 Obligor Probability Of Default in Range [0,10 %,0,25 %) The total outstanding amount of underlying exposures whose one-year-ahead probability of default has been assessed as in the range 0,10 % <= x < 0,25 %. This estimate can either come from the originator or the relevant national central bank. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Probability of Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS33 Obligor Probability Of Default in Range [0,25 %,1,00 %) The total outstanding amount of underlying exposures whose one-year-ahead probability of default has been assessed as in the range 0,25 % <= x < 1,00 %. This estimate can either come from the originator or the relevant national central bank. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Probability of Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS34 Obligor Probability Of Default in Range [1,00 %,7,50 %) The total outstanding amount of underlying exposures whose one-year-ahead probability of default has been assessed as in the range 1,00 % <= x < 7,50 %. This estimate can either come from the originator or the relevant national central bank. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Probability of Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS35 Obligor Probability Of Default in Range [7,50 %,20,00 %) The total outstanding amount of underlying exposures whose one-year-ahead probability of default has been assessed as in the range 7,50 % <= x < 20,00 %. This estimate can either come from the originator or the relevant national central bank. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Probability of Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS36 Obligor Probability Of Default in Range [20,00 %,100,00 %] The total outstanding amount of underlying exposures whose one-year-ahead probability of default has been assessed as in the range 20,00 % <= x <= 100,00 %. This estimate can either come from the originator or the relevant national central bank. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Probability of Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS37 Internal Loss Given Default Estimate The originator’s latest Loss Given Default estimate for the underlying exposure in a downturn scenario, weighted using the total outstanding principal balance of the underlying exposures as at the data cut-off date. Where there is no regulatory requirement to calculate Loss Given Default, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSS38 Arrears 1-29 Days The percentage of exposures of this type in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period between 1 and 29 days (inclusive) as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures of this type and in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures of this type as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
IVSS39 Arrears 30-59 Days The percentage of exposures in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period between 30 and 59 days (inclusive) as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
IVSS40 Arrears 60-89 Days The percentage of exposures in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period between 60 and 89 days (inclusive) as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
IVSS41 Arrears 90-119 Days The percentage of exposures in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period between 90 and 119 days (inclusive) as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
IVSS42 Arrears 120-149 Days The percentage of exposures in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period between 120 and 149 days (inclusive) as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
IVSS43 Arrears 150-179 Days The percentage of exposures in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period between 150 and 179 days (inclusive) as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
IVSS44 Arrears 180+ Days The percentage of exposures in arrears on principal and/or interest payments due for a period for 180 days or more as at the data cut-off date. The percentage is calculated as the total outstanding principal amount as at the data cut-off date of the exposures in this category of arrears, relative to the total outstanding principal amount of all exposures as at the data cut-off date. NO NO
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IVSR1 Unique Identifier Report the same unique identifier here as the one entered into field IVSS1. NO NO
IVSR2 Original Test/Event/Trigger Identifier The original unique test/event/trigger identifier. The reporting entity must not amend this unique identifier. NO NO
IVSR3 New Test/Event/Trigger Identifier If the original identifier in field IVSR2 cannot be maintained in this field enter the new identifier here. If there has been no change in the identifier, enter the same identifier as in IVSR2. The reporting entity must not amend this unique identifier. NO NO
IVSR4 Description Describe the test/event/trigger, including any formulae. This is a free text field, however the description of the test/event/trigger includes any formulae and key definitions to allow an investor/potential investor to form a reasonable view of the test/event/trigger and any conditions and consequences attached to it. NO NO
IVSR5 Threshold Level Enter the level at which the test is deemed to have been met, the trigger is deemed to have been breached, or at which any other action is deemed to occur, as applicable given the type of test/event/trigger being reported. In the event of non-numerical tests/events/triggers, enter ND5. NO YES
IVSR6 Actual Value Enter the current value of the measure being compared against the threshold level. In the event of non-numerical tests/events/triggers, enter ND5. Where percentages are being entered, these are to be entered in the form of percentage points, e.g. 99.50 for 99,50 %, e.g. 0.006 for 0,006 %. NO YES
IVSR7 Status Is this status of the test/event/trigger set to ‘Breach’ (i.e. the test has not been met or the trigger conditions have been met) at the data cut-off date? NO NO
IVSR8 Cure Period Enter the maximum number of days granted for this test/trigger to be brought back into compliance with the required level. If no time is granted (i.e. there is no Cure Period), enter 0. NO YES
IVSR9 Calculation Frequency Enter the number of calendar days’ interval for calculating the test. Use round numbers, for example 7 for weekly, 30 for monthly, 90 for quarterly, and 365 yearly. NO YES
IVSR10 Consequence for Breach Enter the consequence, as per the securitisation documentation, for this test/event/trigger not being satisfied (i.e. being breached): Change in the priority of payments (CHPP) Replacement of a counterparty (CHCP) Both change in the priority of payments and replacement of a counterparty (BOTH) Other consequence (OTHR) NO NO
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IVSF1 Unique Identifier Report the same unique identifier here as the one entered into field IVSS1. NO NO
IVSF2 Original Cashflow Item Identifier The original unique cashflow item identifier. The reporting entity must not amend this unique identifier. NO NO
IVSF3 New Cashflow Item Identifier If the original identifier in field IVSF2 cannot be maintained in this field enter the new identifier here. If there has been no change in the identifier, enter the same identifier as in IVSF2. The reporting entity must not amend this unique identifier. NO NO
IVSF4 Cashflow Item List the cashflow item. This field is to be completed in the order of the applicable priority of receipts or payments as at the data cut-off date. That is, each source of cash inflows must be listed in turn, after which sources of cash outflows must be listed. NO NO
IVSF5 Amount Paid During Period What are the funds paid out as per the priority of payments for this item? Enter negative values for funds paid out, positive values for funds received. Note that the ‘Amount Paid During Period’ value entered in a given line (e.g. in line B) plus the ‘Available Funds Post’ value entered in the preceding line (e.g. line A) together equal the ‘Available Funds Post’ value entered in this line (e.g. line B). Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO
IVSF6 Available Funds Post What are the funds available to the priority of payments after to the application of the cashflow item? Note that the ‘Amount Paid During Period’ value entered in a given line (e.g. in line B) plus the ‘Available Funds Post’ value entered in the preceding line (e.g. line A) together equal the ‘Available Funds Post’ value entered in this line (e.g. line B). Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. NO NO

ANNEX XIII

INVESTOR REPORT INFORMATION — ASSET BACKED COMMERCIAL PAPER SECURITISATION

Field code Field name Content to report ND1-ND4 allowed? ND5 allowed?
Programme information section Programme information section Programme information section Programme information section Programme information section
IVAS1 Unique Identifier — ABCP Programme The unique identifier assigned by the reporting entity to this ABCP programme in accordance with Article 11(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1224. NO NO
IVAS2 Data Cut-Off Date The data cut-off date for this data submission. NO NO
IVAS3 Reporting Entity Name The full Legal name of the entity designated as per Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402; that name must match the name entered in for that entity in field SEAP3 in the counterparty information section. The name entered must match the name associated with the LEI in the Global Legal Entity Foundation (GLEIF) database. NO NO
IVAS4 Reporting Entity Contact Person First and Last name of the contact person(s) responsible for preparing this securitisation data submission and to whom questions on this data submission must be addressed. NO NO
IVAS5 Reporting Entity Contact Telephone Direct telephone number(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for preparing this securitisation data submission and to whom questions on this data submission must be addressed. NO NO
IVAS6 Reporting Entity Contact Emails Direct email address(es) of the contact person(s) responsible for preparing this securitisation data submission and to whom questions on this data submission must be addressed. NO NO
IVAS7 Trigger Measurements/Ratios Has any underlying exposure-related trigger event occurred? These include any delinquency, dilution, default, loss, stop-substitution, stop-revolving, or similar exposure-related events which impact the securitisation, as at the data cut-off date. This also includes if there is a debit balance on any Principal Deficiency Ledger or an asset deficiency. NO YES
IVAS8 Non-Compliant Exposures Pursuant to Article 26(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, enter the total value of exposures, using the current balance as at the data cut-off date, not compliant with Article 24(9), 24(10), and 24(11) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402. Include the currency in which the amount is denominated, using {CURRENCYCODE_3} format. YES YES
IVAS9 Weighted Average Life Enter the remaining weighted average life of the pool of exposures underlying this ABCP programme, expressed in years. YES YES
IVAS10 Risk Retention Method Method for complying with risk retention requirements in the EU (e.g. Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, or until entry into force, Article 405 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013): Vertical slice — i.e. Article 6(3)(a) (VSLC) Seller’s share — i.e. Article 6(3)(b) (SLLS) Randomly-selected exposures kept on balance sheet — i.e. Article 6(3)(c) (RSEX) First loss tranche — i.e. Article 6(3)(d) (FLTR) First loss exposure in each asset — i.e. Article 6(3)(e) (FLEX) No compliance with risk retention requirements (NCOM) Other (OTHR) NO YES
IVAS11 Risk Retention Holder Which entity is retaining the material net economic interest, as specified in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, or until its entry into force, Article 405 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013): Originator (ORIG) Sponsor (SPON) Original Lender (OLND) Seller (SELL) No Compliance with Risk Retention Requirement (NCOM) Other (OTHR) NO YES
Transaction information section Transaction information section Transaction information section Transaction information section Transaction information section
IVAN1 Unique Identifier — ABCP Programme Report the same unique ABCP programme identifier here as the one entered into field IVAS1. NO NO
IVAN2 Unique Identifier — ABCP Transaction The unique identifier assigned by the reporting entity to this ABCP transaction in accordance with Article 11(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1224. NO NO
IVAN3 Data Cut-Off Date The data cut-off date for this data submission. This must match the data cut-off date in the underlying exposure templates submitted under Annex XI. NO NO
IVAN4 NACE Industry Code Originator industry NACE Code, as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006. NO YES
IVAN5 Risk Retention Method Method for complying with risk retention requirements in the EU (e.g. Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, or until entry into force, Article 405 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013): Vertical slice — i.e. Article 6(3)(a) (VSLC) Seller’s share — i.e. Article 6(3)(b) (SLLS) Randomly-selected exposures kept on balance sheet — i.e. Article 6(3)(c) (RSEX) First loss tranche — i.e. Article 6(3)(d) (FLTR) First loss exposure in each asset — i.e. Article 6(3)(e) (FLEX) No compliance with risk retention requirements (NCOM) Other (OTHR) NO YES
IVAN6 Risk Retention Holder Which entity is retaining the material net economic interest, as specified in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, or until its entry into force, Article 405 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013): Originator (ORIG) Sponsor (SPON) Original Lender (OLND) Seller (SELL) No Compliance with Risk Retention Requirement (NCOM) Other (OTHR) NO YES
IVAN7 Weighted Average Life Enter the remaining weighted average life of the pool of exposures underlying this transaction, expressed in years. YES YES
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IVAR1 Unique Identifier — ABCP Transaction Report the same unique ABCP transaction identifier here as the one entered into field IVAN2. NO NO
IVAR2 Original Test/Event/Trigger Identifier The original unique test/event/trigger identifier. The reporting entity must not amend this unique identifier. NO NO
IVAR3 New Test/Event/Trigger Identifier If the original identifier in field IVAR2 cannot be maintained in this field enter the new identifier here. If there has been no change in the identifier, enter the same identifier as in IVAR2. The reporting entity must not amend this unique identifier. NO NO
IVAR4 Description Describe the test/event/trigger, including any formulae. This is a free text field, however the description of the test/event/trigger includes any formulae and key definitions to allow an investor/potential investor to form a reasonable view of the test/event/trigger and any conditions and consequences attached to it. NO NO
IVAR5 Status Has the test been met as at the data cut-off date? In the event of a trigger, is the trigger not being breached? NO NO
IVAR6 Consequence for Breach Enter the consequence, as per the securitisation documentation, for this test/event/trigger not being satisfied (i.e. being breached): Change in the priority of payments (CHPP) Replacement of a counterparty (CHCP) Both change in the priority of payments and replacement of a counterparty (BOTH) Other consequence (OTHR) NO NO

ANNEX XIV

INSIDE INFORMATION OR SIGNIFICANT EVENT INFORMATION — NON-ASSET BACKED COMMERCIAL PAPER SECURITISATION

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