# How Does the Adoption of SA-CCR Affect the Capital Benefits of Derivative Netting Compared to Older Models? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-07-30
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## Concept

The implementation of the [Standardised Approach](https://prime.greeks.live/area/standardised-approach/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) for [Counterparty Credit Risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (SA-CCR) represents a fundamental architectural shift in the regulatory capital system. Your institution’s ability to preserve the capital benefits of derivative netting is now contingent on adapting to a more granular and risk-sensitive calculation engine. The previous models, such as the Current Exposure Method (CEM), operated on a system of broad approximations, permitting a degree of netting that this new protocol has rendered obsolete. SA-CCR dismantles that older logic and replaces it with a framework that scrutinizes the composition of a netting set with exacting detail.

This new system redefines the very concept of a risk offset. It operates on the principle that true risk mitigation arises from netting highly correlated positions. Consequently, the protocol rewards homogeneity within a [netting set](https://prime.greeks.live/area/netting-set/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

The capital efficiencies you previously achieved by netting a diverse range of [asset classes](https://prime.greeks.live/area/asset-classes/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) within a single portfolio are now substantially diminished. The system is designed to penalize this form of diversification, viewing it as a source of unmitigated risk that the older, simpler models failed to adequately capture.

> SA-CCR recalibrates capital requirements by replacing broad netting allowances with a granular, asset-class-specific risk assessment.

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## The Architectural Shift in Exposure Calculation

The core of [SA-CCR](https://prime.greeks.live/area/sa-ccr/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is its methodology for calculating Exposure at Default (EAD). This calculation is composed of two primary components ▴ the [Replacement Cost](https://prime.greeks.live/area/replacement-cost/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (RC) and the Potential Future Exposure (PFE). The RC represents the current, mark-to-market cost of replacing the derivative contracts in the event of a counterparty default. The PFE is a statistical add-on designed to account for the potential increase in exposure over the life of the contracts.

The entire EAD calculation is then scaled by an [alpha factor](https://prime.greeks.live/area/alpha-factor/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) of 1.4, a prudential scalar intended to capture the specific risks inherent in derivatives exposures. This structure provides a more nuanced view of risk compared to the static add-on percentages used in the CEM framework.

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## From Broad Strokes to Granular Analysis

Under CEM, netting benefits were applied more liberally, with less regard for the underlying asset classes of the derivatives in a portfolio. SA-CCR introduces a system of [hedging sets](https://prime.greeks.live/area/hedging-sets/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), grouping derivatives by their underlying [asset class](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-asset-class-being-traded-influence-the-optimal-counterparty-selection-strategy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (e.g. interest rates, foreign exchange, credit, equity, and commodities). Netting benefits are largely confined within these hedging sets. A long position in an equity derivative can offset a short position in another equity derivative, but it receives minimal to no netting benefit against an interest rate swap.

This enforced segregation of asset classes is the primary mechanism through which SA-CCR alters the capital landscape for diversified portfolios. It demands a more deliberate and focused approach to portfolio construction and risk management.

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## Strategy

Adapting to the SA-CCR framework requires a strategic realignment of how an institution manages its derivatives portfolio and its associated capital. The protocol’s risk sensitivity means that strategic decisions regarding trade execution, portfolio composition, and collateral management have a direct and measurable impact on regulatory capital requirements. A passive approach will almost certainly result in a suboptimal capital outcome. The objective is to re-architect trading and hedging strategies to align with the logic of the new calculation engine.

> The transition to SA-CCR necessitates a proactive strategy focused on optimizing netting sets and leveraging margin agreements to mitigate capital charges.

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## Recalibrating Netting Set Composition

The most direct strategic response to SA-CCR is the active management of netting sets. The protocol’s design creates strong incentives to segregate trades into homogenous, asset-class-specific netting agreements. Firms must analyze their portfolios to identify opportunities for creating more efficient netting structures.

This could involve novating trades to different counterparties or restructuring legal agreements to isolate specific types of risk. The goal is to maximize the offsetting potential within each [hedging set](https://prime.greeks.live/area/hedging-set/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), thereby reducing the PFE component of the EAD calculation.

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**[Netting Set Optimization](https://prime.greeks.live/area/netting-set-optimization/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ This is a more advanced strategy where firms use analytical tools to model the capital impact of moving specific trades between different netting sets. The objective is to arrive at a configuration that produces the lowest aggregate EAD across the institution.

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**Hedging Strategy Re-evaluation** ▴ Macro hedges that span multiple asset classes are heavily penalized by SA-CCR. Institutions must re-evaluate these strategies and consider using a series of more targeted, single-asset-class hedges to achieve the same economic outcome with greater capital efficiency.

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## How Does SA-CCR Penalize Diversified Portfolios?

The mechanism that penalizes diversification is the restriction of netting benefits to within defined hedging sets. A portfolio that is economically well-hedged across different asset classes, such as interest rates and commodities, will be treated as two separate, largely unhedged positions for the purpose of the PFE calculation. The risk mitigation from the negative correlation between these asset classes is not recognized by the standardized formula. This leads to a higher aggregate PFE and, consequently, a higher capital requirement compared to the CEM, which allowed for a greater degree of cross-product netting.

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## Margining as a Primary Capital Mitigation Lever

SA-CCR is more sensitive to the presence of margin agreements than its predecessors. Both [variation margin](https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (VM) and [initial margin](https://prime.greeks.live/area/initial-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (IM) are recognized as risk mitigants, although their treatment differs. The protocol’s formula directly incorporates the effects of collateral, which can substantially reduce the EAD.

### Table 1 ▴ Comparison of Netting and Margin Treatment

| Feature | Current Exposure Method (CEM) | Standardised Approach (SA-CCR) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netting Scope | Broad netting across product types is generally permitted under a single master agreement. | Netting is primarily recognized only within specific asset class “hedging sets.” |
| Add-on Calculation | Based on fixed percentages of notional amounts, with limited risk sensitivity. | Calculated based on asset class, maturity, and trade directionality, providing greater risk granularity. |
| Margin Recognition | Limited recognition of collateral, primarily impacting the replacement cost component. | More sophisticated recognition of both initial and variation margin, which can reduce both RC and PFE. |

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## Execution

The execution of SA-CCR requires a significant operational uplift in terms of data aggregation, calculation capability, and reporting infrastructure. The protocol’s complexity demands a robust system that can correctly classify trades, map them to the appropriate hedging sets, and apply the specific supervisory parameters for each asset class. A firm’s ability to execute this process accurately and efficiently is fundamental to managing its counterparty risk capital.

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## The EAD Calculation Engine RC and PFE

At its core, the execution of SA-CCR is the implementation of the formula ▴ EAD = α (RC + PFE). The operational challenge lies in calculating the Replacement Cost (RC) and Potential Future Exposure (PFE) for each netting set.

The RC calculation requires aggregating the mark-to-market values of all trades within a netting set and subtracting the net value of collateral received. For margined trades, this is a dynamic, daily process. The PFE calculation is more complex, involving several steps:

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**Trade-Level Add-on** ▴ Each trade is assigned an add-on based on its gross notional amount, maturity, and the supervisory factor for its asset class.

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**Hedging Set Aggregation** ▴ The trade-level add-ons are aggregated within each hedging set (e.g. interest rates, FX). The formula allows for some recognition of offsetting positions within the set.

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**Aggregate Add-on** ▴ The aggregated add-ons for each hedging set are summed to arrive at the total PFE for the netting set. There is no offsetting between different hedging sets.

> Executing SA-CCR effectively depends on the precise classification of trades and the systematic application of its complex, multi-layered calculation formula.

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## What Is the Operational Burden of Data Aggregation?

The data requirements for SA-CCR are substantially greater than for CEM. Firms must be able to source, validate, and store a wide range of trade and collateral data points. This represents a considerable challenge for institutions with fragmented IT systems or legacy data architectures. Any inaccuracies in the input data will lead to errors in the capital calculation, potentially resulting in regulatory breaches or the inefficient allocation of capital.

### Table 2 ▴ Illustrative SA-CCR Supervisory Factors

| Asset Class | Supervisory Factor (Add-on Percentage) | Primary Driver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interest Rate | 0.5% | Based on a standardized assumption of interest rate volatility. |
| Foreign Exchange | 4.0% | Reflects the higher volatility inherent in currency markets. |
| Credit (Investment Grade) | 0.38% – 1.0% | Differentiated by the credit quality of the reference entity. |
| Equity | 32% (Single Name) / 20% (Index) | High factors reflecting the significant volatility of equity markets. |
| Commodities | 18% – 40% | Among the highest factors, with electricity attracting a 40% add-on due to extreme price volatility. |

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## The Alpha Factor’s Systemic Impact

The mandatory 1.4 alpha factor is a critical execution parameter that acts as a system-wide floor on capital requirements. It was included by regulators to capture risks that the core formula might not, such as model risk and wrong-way risk. From an execution standpoint, it means that even a perfectly hedged portfolio with a PFE of zero will still generate a capital requirement based on its replacement cost, scaled by this factor. This design choice reinforces the need for robust collateralization to keep the replacement cost as low as possible.

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## References

- Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. “The standardised approach for measuring counterparty credit risk exposures.” Bank for International Settlements, 2014.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). “ISDA-SIFMA SA-CCR QIS ▴ Quantitative Impact Study on the Basel III Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk.” 2017.

- PwC. “SA-CCR ▴ A More Risk-Sensitive Approach to Counterparty Credit Risk.” Financial Services Risk and Regulation Hot Topic, 2017.

- Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME). “SA-CCR shortcomings and untested impacts.” 2017.

- LSEG. “SA-CCR ▴ Impact and Implementation.” A study commissioned by Quantile Technologies, 2021.

- Finalyse. “SA-CCR ▴ The New Standardised Approach to Counterparty Credit Risk.” 2022.

- Bolder, David Jamieson. “Measuring Counterparty Credit Risk ▴ A Practitioner’s Guide to CVA, DVA, and FVA.” Wiley Finance, 2018.

- Gregory, Jon. “The xVA Challenge ▴ Counterparty Credit Risk, Funding, Collateral, and Capital.” Wiley Finance, 2015.

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## Calibrating the Capital Operating System

The adoption of SA-CCR is more than a regulatory compliance exercise. It is an externally imposed update to your institution’s capital operating system. The knowledge of its mechanics provides the tools to re-architect your internal frameworks. Consider the data pathways within your organization.

Are they sufficiently robust to supply the granularity this new protocol demands? Examine your portfolio management systems. Do they possess the analytical capability to model netting set optimizations in real-time?

The framework presented by SA-CCR, with its emphasis on granular data and asset-class purity, offers a blueprint for a more resilient and efficient capital structure. The institutions that achieve a strategic advantage will be those that view this challenge not as a constraint, but as an opportunity to build a superior operational apparatus. The ultimate objective is a system where capital allocation is a direct and deliberate consequence of a deeply understood risk architecture.

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## Glossary

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## Counterparty Credit Risk

Meaning ▴ Counterparty Credit Risk quantifies the potential for financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations before a transaction's final settlement. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/standardised-approach/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Standardised Approach

Meaning ▴ The Standardised Approach represents a prescribed, rule-based methodology for calculating regulatory capital requirements against various risk exposures, including those arising from institutional digital asset derivatives. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/netting-set/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Netting Set

Meaning ▴ A Netting Set defines a legally enforceable aggregation of financial obligations and receivables between two counterparties, typically under a single master agreement such as an ISDA Master Agreement. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/asset-classes/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Asset Classes

Meaning ▴ Asset Classes represent distinct categories of financial instruments characterized by similar economic attributes, risk-return profiles, and regulatory frameworks. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/replacement-cost/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Replacement Cost

Meaning ▴ Replacement Cost quantifies the current economic value required to substitute an existing financial contract, typically a derivative, with an identical one at prevailing market prices. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/sa-ccr/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Sa-Ccr

Meaning ▴ The Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) represents a regulatory methodology within the Basel III framework, designed to compute the capital requirements for counterparty credit risk exposures stemming from derivatives and securities financing transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/alpha-factor/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Alpha Factor

Meaning ▴ An Alpha Factor quantifies a systematic market anomaly or mispricing that, when exploited, is predicted to generate returns in excess of a benchmark, independent of broad market movements. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/hedging-sets/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Hedging Sets

Meaning ▴ A Hedging Set comprises an engineered collection of derivative or spot positions, algorithmically managed to systematically offset specific market exposures. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-asset-class-being-traded-influence-the-optimal-counterparty-selection-strategy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Asset Class

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## Hedging Set

Meaning ▴ A Hedging Set denotes a specifically configured collection of financial instruments assembled to neutralize or mitigate specific risk exposures arising from an existing or anticipated portfolio position. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/portfolio-compression/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Portfolio Compression

Meaning ▴ A process of reducing the notional value of outstanding derivatives contracts without altering the aggregate market risk of the portfolio. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/netting-set-optimization/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Netting Set Optimization

Meaning ▴ Netting Set Optimization refers to the systematic process of aggregating financial exposures across a defined group of transactions or legal entities to compute a single, consolidated net exposure. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Variation Margin

Meaning ▴ Variation Margin represents the daily settlement of unrealized gains and losses on open derivatives positions, particularly within centrally cleared markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/initial-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Initial Margin

Meaning ▴ Initial Margin is the collateral required by a clearing house or broker from a counterparty to open and maintain a derivatives position. </a>

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## Discover More

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### [How Does SA-CCR Differently Impact Cleared versus Non-Cleared Derivatives Portfolios?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-sa-ccr-differently-impact-cleared-versus-non-cleared-derivatives-portfolios/)
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SA-CCR systematically rewards the structural integrity of central clearing by enabling superior netting efficiency and recognizing lower operational risk.

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### [Under What Specific Market Conditions or CSA Terms Is the EAD Cap Most Likely to Be Triggered?](https://options.greeks.live/question/under-what-specific-market-conditions-or-csa-terms-is-the-ead-cap-most-likely-to-be-triggered/)
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The EAD cap is triggered when high market volatility inflates a margined portfolio's risk profile to that of an unmargined one.

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### [How Does the Basel III Framework Specifically Address Counterparty Risk in Derivatives Trading?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-basel-iii-framework-specifically-address-counterparty-risk-in-derivatives-trading/)
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Basel III addresses counterparty risk by systematizing its measurement and mandating capital against both default and credit value fluctuations.

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### [What Is the Difference in PFE Calculation between Margined and Unmargined Netting Sets?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-difference-in-pfe-calculation-between-margined-and-unmargined-netting-sets/)
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PFE for unmargined sets forecasts long-term, unchecked exposure; for margined sets, it models short-term risk during a collateral failure.

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### [From a Regulatory Capital Perspective Why Is a Zero Threshold Csa Often Preferred?](https://options.greeks.live/question/from-a-regulatory-capital-perspective-why-is-a-zero-threshold-csa-often-preferred/)
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A zero-threshold CSA is preferred as it eliminates uncollateralized exposure, aligning with regulatory mandates to reduce systemic risk and lower capital requirements.

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### [Can Central Clearing Completely Eliminate Potential Future Exposure under the SA-CCR Framework?](https://options.greeks.live/question/can-central-clearing-completely-eliminate-potential-future-exposure-under-the-sa-ccr-framework/)
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Central clearing transforms, rather than eliminates, Potential Future Exposure by substituting bilateral risk with a structured, yet persistent, exposure to the CCP.

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### [How Does the Sa-Ccr Model Differentiate between Netted and Non-Netted Exposures?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-sa-ccr-model-differentiate-between-netted-and-non-netted-exposures/)
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The SA-CCR differentiates netted and non-netted exposures through a granular calculation of replacement cost and potential future exposure.

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### [What Are the Strategic Trade-Offs between IMM and SA-CCR under the Output Floor?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-strategic-trade-offs-between-imm-and-sa-ccr-under-the-output-floor/)
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The core trade-off is between IMM's capital efficiency and SA-CCR's simplicity, a choice now governed by the Output Floor's binding constraint.

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### [Can Portfolio Compression and Other Optimization Techniques Effectively Mitigate SA-CCR Capital Charges?](https://options.greeks.live/question/can-portfolio-compression-and-other-optimization-techniques-effectively-mitigate-sa-ccr-capital-charges/)
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Portfolio compression and optimization are highly effective at mitigating SA-CCR charges by systematically restructuring portfolios to align with the regulation's risk-sensitive calculation.

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