1.10. Before allowing for financial risk-mitigation techniques in the calculation of the Solvency Capital Requirement with the standard formula, undertakings should assess inter alia:
(a) the materiality of the basis risk with reference to the exposure covered by the risk-mitigation technique and the risk exposure of the undertaking without considering other balance sheet items, unless there is a continuous and consistent connection between other balance sheet items and the risk exposure of the undertaking;
(b) the similarity of the nature of the exposures referred to in Guideline 1 by taking into account at least the type and terms and conditions of the instruments or arrangements involved and the rules governing the markets where their prices are quoted or which provide the data for their valuation;
(c) the changes in the value of the exposures under a comprehensive set of risk scenarios referred to in Guideline 1 including all scenarios considered in the relevant modules or sub-modu
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