Recital 1

(1)To ensure the harmonised application of the additional own funds requirement across the Union, it is necessary to set out a uniform approach towards the measurement of the risks and elements of risks that would support the determination of the level of capital adequate to address all material risks to which investment firms might be exposed. Competent authorities should therefore ensure that investment firms hold adequate additional own funds to cover each risk category (Risk-to-Client, Risk-to-Firm and Risk-to-Market), as well as any other material risks.