The recent interest in portfolio credit risk modelling has concentrated attention on the correlation structure of credit risk. This paper calculates long-holding period correlations for emerging market sovereign spreads and compares these with the correlations of equity market indices for the...

This study considers how the probability of exceeding central counterparty (CCP) initial margin levels can be estimated, in order to provide a timely and informative measure of risk coverage. Previous studies of CCP margining have largely focused on the unconditional distribution of returns,...

This study considers how the probability of exceeding central counterparty (CCP) initial margin levels can be estimated, in order to provide a timely and informative measure of risk coverage. Previous studies of CCP margining have largely focused on the unconditional distribution of returns,...

This article uses data on CHAPS Sterling transactions to describe the segment of the unsecured overnight loan market that settles within CHAPS. It assesses the size, timing and importance of these transactions for the underlying payments infrastructure. Advances and repayments of overnight loans...