3.4 Interest Allocation Methods
This topic describes the information about the Interest Allocation methods.
The interest calculated for notional pooling must be distributed to the participant accounts. The different Interest Allocation models supported by the system are as follows:
Central Distribution Model
In this method, the interest \ advantage interest arrived is credited to one central account which can be one of the participant accounts or any other account.
Even Distribution Model
In this method, the interest \ advantage arrived is evenly distributed amongst the participant accounts.
Even Direct Distribution Model
In this method, the interest reward is evenly spread across all accounts with positive balances.
Percentage Distribution Model
In this method, the pre-defined percentage of the interest \ advantage arrived is distributed amongst the participant accounts.
Fair Share Model
In this method, if the interest benefit is positive, the interest/advantage interest arrived is distributed amongst the positive contributors in the ratio of their contribution (Both in Interest and Advantage models).
If the interest benefit is negative, the interest amount is distributed amongst the negative contributors in the ratio of their contribution (Interest model).
If the interest benefit is negative, then no reallocation would happen for advantage method.
Reverse Fair Share Model
In this method, if the interest benefit is positive, the interest/advantage interest arrived is distributed amongst the negative contributors in the ratio of their contribution (Both in Interest and Advantage models).
If the interest benefit is negative, the interest amount is distributed amongst the positive contributors in the ratio of their contribution (Interest model).
If the interest benefit is negative, then no reallocation would happen for advantage method.
Absolute Pro-Rata Model
In this method, the absolute balances of all accounts are considered and interest is shared proportionately to all accounts.
Parent topic: Notional Pooling