I. – A UCITS may not borrow.
It may, however, acquire currencies by means of cross-currency loans.
II. – By way of derogation from I, a UCITS may borrow provided that such borrowings :
1° Are used on a temporary basis and represent no more than 10% of its assets; or
2° enable the acquisition of real estate necessary for the direct pursuit of its activities and, in the case of an open-ended investment company, represent no more than 10% of its assets.
Where a UCITS borrows under 1° or 2°, such borrowings may not exceed a total of 15% of its assets.