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ANNEX III

Information to be provided ESMA pursuant to Articles 25 and 26 of the Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 regarding ABCP programmes

General information

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Where appropriate, include a reference to the relevant sections of the underlying documentation where the information is available.

Field numberArticle of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402FIELD NAMECONTENT TO BE REPORTEDaADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STSAP0Article 27(1)First contact pointLegal Entity Identifier (LEI) of the entity designated as the first contact point and name of the relevant competent authority.Item 3.2 of Annex 19 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980.
STSAP1N/AInstrument identification codeWhere applicable, the international security identification codes (ISIN) assigned to the ABCP programmes.Where available under Item 3.1 of Annex 19 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980.
STSAP2N/ALegal Entity Identifier (LEI)Where available, the LEI of the sponsor (s) and/or ABCP programme(s).Item 4.2 of Annex 9 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980
STSAP3N/ANotification identifierWhere reporting an update, the unique reference number assigned by ESMA to the previously notified STS notification.N/A
STSAP4N/AUnique identifierThe unique identifier assigned by the reporting entity to this ABCP programme in accordance with Article 11(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1224.N/A
STSAP5N/AProspectus identifierWhere available, the prospectus identifier as provided by the relevant competent authority.N/A
STSAP6N/ASecuritisation RepositoryWhere available, the name of the registered securitisation repository.N/A
STSAP7N/ASecuritisation nameThe name of the ABCP programmeSection 4 of Annex 9 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980.
STSAP8Article 18 and 27(3)Country of establishmentThe country of establishment of the sponsor(s).Item 4.3 of Annex 9 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980
STSAP9N/ASecuritisation classificationThe type of securitisation (non-ABCP, ABCP, ABCP programme)N/A
STSAP10N/AIssuance dateThe date of the first issuance of the ABCP programmeItem 4 of Annex 9 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980
STSAP11N/ANotification dateThe date of STS notification to ESMAN/A
STSAP12Article 27(2)Authorised Third partyWhere an authorised third-party has provided STS verification services in accordance with Article 27(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, a statement that compliance with the STS criteria was confirmed by that authorised third party firm.N/A
STSAP13Article 27(2)Authorised Third partyWhere an authorised third-party has provided STS verification services in accordance with Article 27(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, the third party’s name and the place of establishment.N/A
STSAP14Article 27(2)Authorised Third partyWhere an authorised third-party has provided STS verification services in accordance with Article 27(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, the name of the competent authority that has authorised it.N/A
STSAP15Article 27(5)STS statusNotification from the sponsor that the ABCP programme is no longer to be considered as STS and the reasons for this change.N/A

Specific information

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Where appropriate, include a reference to the relevant sections of the underlying documentation where the information is available.

Field numberArticle of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402FIELD NAMEConfirmationConcise explanationDetailed explanationCONTENT TO BE REPORTEDaADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STSAP16Article 25(1)Sponsor to be a supervised credit institutionConfirmation that the sponsor of the programme is a supervised credit institution and link to a document attesting to such status.N/A
STSAP17Article 25(2)Sponsor support as liquidity facility providerConfirmation that the sponsor of the ABCP programme provides a liquidity facility and that it supports all securitisation positions on the ABCP programme, including a description of the liquidity facility and a link to any document evidencing such provision.N/A
STSAP18Article 25(3)Demonstration to credit institution’s Competent authorityConfirmation that in respect of its role as sponsor, the credit institution does not endanger its solvency and liquidity, and a link, where available, to the document supporting it has demonstrated this position to its competent authority.N/A
STSAP19Article 25(4)Compliance with sponsor’s due diligence requirementsConfirmation the sponsor’s compliance with the due diligence requirements set out in Article 5(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, as applicable. Confirmation that the sponsor has verified that the seller has in place the required servicing capabilities and collection processes that meet the requirements specified in points (i) to (p) of Article 265(2) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 or equivalent requirements in third countries.N/A
STSAP20Article 25(5)The seller (at transaction level) or the sponsor (at the ABCP programme level) shall satisfy with the risk retention requirements as provided under Article 6

A concise explanation on how the seller (ABCP securitisation) and the sponsor (ABCP programme) comply with the risk retention requirements as specified under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 specifying the option used for retaining the risk including:

(1)

vertical slice — i.e. Article 6(3)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

(2)

seller’s share — i.e. Article 6(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

(3)

randomly-selected exposures kept on balance sheet — i.e. Article 6(3)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

(4)

first loss tranche — i.e. Article 6(3)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

(5)

first loss exposure in each asset — i.e. Article 6(3)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

(6)

no compliance with risk retention requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

(7)

other.

Item 3.4.3 of Annex 19 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980
STSAP21Article 25(6)Compliance at ABCP programme level with Article 7 (transparency requirements)

Confirmation that:

  • the sponsor is responsible for compliance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402;

  • the sponsor is complying with Article 7 at the ABCP programme level;

  • the sponsor has made available to potential investors before pricing and upon their request: the aggregate information required by point (a) of the first subparagraph of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, and the information required by points (b) to (e) of the first subparagraph of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402, at least in draft or initial form.

N/A
STSAP22Article 25(7)Drawn down of liquidity facility, where funding commitments of the liquidity facility are not renewed by the sponsorA concise explanation from the sponsor as to whether the liquidity facility will be drawn down and the maturing securities are repaid in the event that the sponsor does not renew the funding commitment of the liquidity facility before its expiry.N/A
STSAP23Article 26(1)Compliance of ABCP securitisations within an ABCP programme with Article 24(1) to (8) and (12) to (20)

Confirmation whether all ABCP securitisations within the programme meet the following requirements:

  • Article 24(1) to (8) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402.

  • Article 24(12) to (20) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402.

N/A
STSAP24Article 26(1) second and third paragraphsMaximum of 5 % of the aggregate amount of the exposures underlying the ABCP may temporally be non-compliant with certain requirementsA detailed explanation as to which, if any, of the requirements of Articles 24(9), (10) or (11) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 are temporarily not in compliance with and the percentage of the aggregate amount of the exposures underlying the ABCP securitisations it represents and why the programme has temporally breached those requirements. Confirmation that a sample of the underlying exposures is subject to regular external verification of compliance by an appropriate independent party.N/A
STSAP25Article 26(2)Remaining weighted average life (WAL) in the underlying exposures of an ABCP programme shall not be more than two yearsConfirmation that the remaining weighted average life of the underlying exposures of an ABCP programme are not more than two years.N/A
STSAP26Article 26(3)Fully supported ABCP programme (sponsor support)A concise explanation whether or not the ABCP programme is fully supported by a sponsor in accordance with Article 25(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402.N/A
STSAP27Article 26(4)No re-securitisation and no credit enhancement establishing a second layer of tranching at the ABCP programme levelConfirmation that the ABCP programme does not contain any re-securitisation and that the credit enhancement does not establish a second layer of tranching at the programme level.N/A
STSAP28Article 26(5)No call optionsConfirmation that the ABCP programme does not include call option or clauses with an effect of the securities’ final maturity at the discretion of the seller, sponsor or SSPE.N/A
STSAP29Article 26(6)Interest rate and currency risks at ABCP programme appropriately mitigated and documented.A detailed explanation whether and how the interest rates and currency risks arising at ABCP programme level are appropriately mitigated as well as the measures used to mitigate such risks, including whether the SSPE enters into derivative contracts other than for the reasons set out by Article 26(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 and a description how those derivatives are underwritten and documented, in particular whether it is done according to on common standards in international finance.N/A
STSAP30Article 26(7)(a)Requirements for the ABCP programme documentation (responsibilities of the trustee to investors)Confirmation that the responsibilities of the trustee and other entities with fiduciary duties, if any to investors are specified in the ABCP programme’s documentation.N/A
STSAP31Article 26(7)(b)Requirements for the ABCP programme documentation (contractual obligations of the sponsor)Confirmation that the contractual obligations, duties and responsibilities of the sponsor, the trustee and other ancillary services providers, if any, are specified in the ABCP programme’s documentation.N/A
STSAP32Article 26(7)(c)Requirements for the ABCP programme documentation (process & responsibilities in case of defaulted servicer)Confirmation that the ABCP programme’s documentation contains processes and responsibilities covering servicer default or insolvency to ensure servicing continuity.N/A
STSAP33Article 26(7)(d)Requirements for the ABCP programme documentation (provisions for replacement of derivatives counterparties and the account bank)Confirmation that the requirements under Article 26(7)(d) of the Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 are met regarding provisions for replacement of derivatives counterparties, and the account bank at ABCP programme level upon their default, insolvency and other specified events, where the liquidity facility does not cover such events.N/A
STSAP34Article 26(7)(e)Requirements for the ABCP programme documentation (procedures to ensure collateralisation of the funding commitment)

Confirmation that the ABCP programme’s documentation contains procedures ensuring that upon specified events, defaults or insolvency of the sponsor, remedial step shall be provided for to achieve, as appropriate, collateralisation of the funding commitment or replacement of the liquidity facility provider.

A statement indicating the relevant pages of the prospectus or other underlying documentation that contain the information relevant to the requirements set out in Article 26(7)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402.

N/A
STSAP35Article 26(7)(f)Requirements for the ABCP programme documentation (liquidity facility & maturing securities to be repaid where the sponsor does not renew the funding commitment of the liquidity facility before its expiry)

Confirmation that the ABCP programme’s documentation contains provisions ensuring that the liquidity facility shall be drawn down and the maturing securities shall be repaid in the event that the sponsor does not renew the funding commitment of the liquidity facility before its expiry.

A statement indicating the relevant pages of the prospectus or other underlying documentation that contain the information relevant to the requirements set out in Article 26(7)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402.

N/A
STSAP36Article 26(8)Servicer expertise

A detailed explanation of how the requirements of Article 26(8) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 are met, including the policies and procedures ensuring compliance with these requirements

A statement indicating the relevant pages of the prospectus or other underlying documentation that contain the applicable explanations to meet the requirements set out in Article 26(8) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (as applicable) (‘servicer expertise, policies, procedures, and risk management’).

Item 3.2 of Annex 19 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980.