Question
In determination of the Own funds requirements for gamma risk according to the Delta-plus approach, should institutions take account of cross-gamma effect?
Background on the question
According to COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 528/2014 only the gamma and vega risks are of such materiality that justify the imposition of own funds capital requirements, however it is not specify if cross-gamma is included in gamma or no.
Answer
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