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Under Chapter 6, the exposure value can be determined by using an internal model, assuming that the firm has regulatory approval for the use of such a model (Art. {{crrprov|273(2)}} of {{tag|CRR}}) or by one of the methods set out in that Chapter.  
Under Chapter 6, the exposure value can be determined by using an internal model, assuming that the firm has regulatory approval for the use of such a model (Art. {{crrprov|273(2)}} of {{tag|CRR}}) or by one of the methods set out in that Chapter.  
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*Although not expressly stated in relation to stock loans, these apply certain methodologies to particular “contracts” or “transactions”.
Although not expressly stated in relation to stock loans, these apply certain methodologies to particular “contracts” or “transactions”.
**A securities lending transaction is, both legally and economically a single transaction and is treated as such under {{tag|CRR}} (see, for example, Art. {{crrprov|92(3)(f)}}).
A securities lending transaction is, both legally and economically a single transaction and is treated as such under {{tag|CRR}} (see, for example, Art. {{crrprov|92(3)(f)}}).
*Where the conditions referred to in Art. {{crrprov|206}} of {{tag|CRR}} are satisfied, [[netting]] arrangements are recognised.  
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Where the conditions referred to in Art. {{crrprov|206}} of {{tag|CRR}} are satisfied, [[netting]] arrangements are recognised.  
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**However, if those conditions are not satisfied, the exposure is calculated without giving effect to any close-out netting agreement that may exists, i.e. each transaction is treated individually.
However, if those conditions are not satisfied, the exposure is calculated without giving effect to any close-out netting agreement that may exists, i.e. each transaction is treated individually.
*This is to be expected because netting arrangements are only recognised if they are legally enforceable. If they are not, the counterparties may have a gross exposure to each other due to the fact that an insolvency official may be able to “cherry pick” between individual transactions, i.e. disclaim unprofitable transactions while enforcing profitable ones.  
 
This is to be expected because netting arrangements are only recognised if they are legally enforceable. If they are not, the counterparties may have a gross exposure to each other due to the fact that an insolvency official may be able to “cherry pick” between individual transactions, i.e. disclaim unprofitable transactions while enforcing profitable ones.  
**It would be very unusual for an insolvency official to be able to cherry pick individual rights and obligations within a single transaction. I am not aware of any jurisdiction in which this is possible and certainly it is not possible under English law.
**It would be very unusual for an insolvency official to be able to cherry pick individual rights and obligations within a single transaction. I am not aware of any jurisdiction in which this is possible and certainly it is not possible under English law.