Loss given default estimations in emerging capital markets

This paper proposes an approach to decompose the RR/LGD model development process with two stages, specifically, for the RR/LGD rating model, and to calibrate the model using a linear form that minimizes residual risk. The residual risk in the recovery of defaulted debts is determined by the high uncertainty of the recovery level according to its average expected level. Such residual risk should be considered in the capital requirements for unexpected losses in the loan portfolio. This paper considers a simple residual risk model defined by one parameter. By developing an optimal RR/LGD model, it is proposed to use a residual risk metric. This metric gives the final formula for calibrating the LGD model, which is proposed for the linear model. Residual risk parameters are calculated for RR/LGD models for several open data sources for developed and developing markets. An implied method for updating the RR/LGD model is constructed with a correction for incomplete recovery through the recovery curve, which is built on the training sets. Based on the recovery curve, a recovery indicator is proposed which is useful for monitoring and collecting payments. The given recommendations are important for validating the parameters of RR/LGD model.