Where performance is taken into account, variable remuneration is determined on the basis of a combined assessment of the individual’s performance, the performance of his or her business unit and the overall results of the credit institution or finance company. The performance measurement takes into account all the risks to which the credit institution or finance company is or is likely to be exposed, as well as liquidity requirements and the cost of capital.
Performance is assessed on a multi-year basis and payment of the variable portion of remuneration is staggered over a period that takes into account the length of the economic cycle specific to the credit institution or finance company.
Guaranteed variable remuneration is prohibited. However, it may exceptionally be granted to newly recruited staff provided that the credit institution or finance company has a sound and solid financial base. They are limited to the first year of employment.
Variable remuneration does not limit the ability of the credit institution or finance company to strengthen its capital base.