The following coefficients shall be applicable, cumulatively, to the basic amounts referred to in Article 25j(2):
Adjustment coefficients linked to aggravating factors:
if the infringement has been committed repeatedly, for every time it has been repeated, an additional coefficient of 1,1 shall apply;
if the infringement has been committed for more than six months, a coefficient of 1,5 shall apply;
if the infringement has revealed systemic weaknesses in the organisation of the CCP, in particular in its procedures, management systems or internal controls, a coefficient of 2,2 shall apply;
if the infringement has a negative impact on the quality of the activities and services of the CCP, a coefficient of 1,5 shall apply;
if the infringement has been committed intentionally, a coefficient of 2 shall apply;
if no remedial action has been taken since the breach has been identified, a coefficient of 1,7 shall apply;
if the CCP’s senior management has not cooperated with ESMA in carrying out its investigations, a coefficient of 1,5 shall apply.
Adjustment coefficients linked to mitigating factors:
if the infringement has been committed for less than 10 working days, a coefficient of 0,9 shall apply;
if the CCP’s senior management can demonstrate to have taken all the necessary measures to prevent the infringement, a coefficient of 0,7 shall apply;
if the CCP has brought quickly, effectively and completely the infringement to ESMA’s attention, a coefficient of 0,4 shall apply;
if the CCP has voluntarily taken measures to ensure that a similar infringement cannot be committed in the future, a coefficient of 0,6 shall apply.