The RWEA of this item must be greater than or equal to zero (LV43.00.00.01, Bank of England check v4454_s)

The rule in plain words

What to do if your return fails it

1. 01Open the table below and find the cells the rule reads.
2. 02Look for a value below zero in these cells, such as an amount entered as a negative number.
3. 03It runs only when your filing indicators mark LV43.00.00.01 as reported.
4. 04This is a blocking check. A return that fails it is normally rejected, so fix it before you submit.

The cells it reads

Which returns it applies to

Line4 Check runs it on the leverage ratio (LVR001) return on Bank of England banking taxonomy 4.1.1. The Bank of England applies it to leverage ratio (LVR001) returns, as a blocking check.

The Bank’s own words and formula

The first paragraph of the plain words above is the Bank of England’s own, word for word, from its list of validations. The second spells out its formula, with each cell named from its templates.

Other rules on (LR4) Alternative breakdown of leverage ratio exposure measure components: Off-balance sheet items, derivatives, SFTs and trading book (LV43.00.00.01)

Every PRA banking rule on LV43.00.00.01

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