Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 12 - Banks and Banking |
Chapter IX - Federal Housing Finance Board |
SubChapter G - Federal Home Loan Bank Assets and off-Balance Sheet Items |
Part 956 - FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK INVESTMENTS |
§ 956.6 - Use of hedging instruments.
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(a)
Applicability of GAAP. Derivative instruments that do not qualify as hedging instruments pursuant to GAAP may be used only if a non-speculative use is documented by the Bank.(b)
Documentation requirements. (1) Transactions with a single counterparty shall be governed by a single master agreement when practicable.(2) A Bank's agreement with the counterparty for over-the-counter derivative contracts shall include:
(i) A requirement that market value determinations and subsequent adjustments of collateral be made at least on a monthly basis;
(ii) A statement that failure of a counterparty to meet a collateral call will result in an early termination event;
(iii) A description of early termination pricing and methodology, with the methodology reflecting a reasonable estimate of the market value of the over-the-counter derivative contract at termination (standard International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. language relative to early termination pricing and methodology may be used to satisfy this requirement); and
(iv) A requirement that the Bank's consent be obtained prior to the transfer of an agreement or contract by a counterparty.