Recital 1

(1)In order to ensure that competent authorities and resolution authorities may easily access data on financial contracts, as defined in Article 2(1)(100) of Directive 2014/59/EU, where the applicable resolution plan or the group resolution plan foresees the taking of resolution actions in relation to an institution or entity referred to in point (b), (c) or (d) of Article 1(1) of Directive 2014/59/EU, those authorities should require institutions or entities to maintain on an on-going basis a minimum set of information on such contracts. That should be without prejudice to the possibility of competent authorities or resolution authorities to require additional information to be kept in detailed records of financial contracts and to impose such requirements on other institutions or entities referred to in point (b), (c) or (d) of Article 1(1) of Directive 2014/59/EU when it is needed to ensure comprehensive and effective planning.