2

Valuation of Assets and Liabilities

2.1

A firm must, except where otherwise provided, value:

  1. (1) assets at the amount for which they could be exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction; and
  2. (2) liabilities at the amount for which they could be transferred, or settled, between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction.

[Note: Art. 75(1) of the Solvency II Directive]

2.2

For the purposes of 2.1(2) when valuing liabilities no adjustment must be made to take account of the own credit standing of the firm.

[Note: Art. 75(1) of the Solvency II Directive]