Purpose: The purpose of this article is to derive formulas for lifetime expected credit loss of loans that are required for the calculation of loan loss reserves under IFRS 9. This is done both for fixed-rate and floating rate loans under different assumptions on LGD modeling, prepayment, and...

The estimation and validation of the Basel II risk parameters PD (default probability), LGD (loss given default), and EAD (exposure at default) is an important problem in banking practice. This book covers designing and validating rating systems and default probability estimations. Furthermore,...

Statistical Methods to Develop Rating Models -- Estimation of a Rating Model for Corporate Exposures -- The Shadow Rating Approach - Experience from Banking Practice -- Estimating Probabilities of Default for Low Default Portfolios -- Transition Matrices: Properties and Estimation Methods -- A...