(83)Restrictions on variable remuneration are an important element in ensuring that credit institutions and investment firms rebuild their capital levels when operating within the buffer range. Credit institutions and investment firms are already subject to the principle that awards and discretionary payments of variable remuneration to those categories of staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profile of the institution have to be sustainable, having regard to the financial situation of the institution. In order to ensure that an institution restores its levels of own funds in a timely manner, it is appropriate to align the award of variable remuneration and discretionary pension benefits with the profit situation of the institution during any period in which the combined buffer requirement is not met, taking into account the long-term health of the institution.
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New version applies from 20/03/2014 — introduced by Mortgage Credit Directive.
109 provisions change.
Later versions: 01/01/2015, 13/01/2018, 09/07/2018, 29/12/2020, 28/06/2021, 01/01/2022, 09/01/2024, 29/07/2024, 30/12/2024, 17/01/2025, 11/01/2026, 11/07/2026.
Recital 83 changes in this version: compare with the current text.