The framework presented in this paper describes how a risk manager in a systematic and structured way can construct scenarios. It creates a natural platform where quantitative analysts, economists as well as top management within a large bank can discuss, quantify and implement scenarios. A key...

Modelling credit risk is a challenge for any financial institution and in particular any bank need a structured approach to the quantification and management of credit risk. In this paper we intend to describe, as clearly as possible, the structures and models involved. Our point of view is that...

In this paper we develop a multi-period and multi-state portfolio credit risk model which is applicable to large dimensional portfolios like for example retail and mortgage portfolios. The model includes a methodology for estimation and simulation of systematic transition risk through a model...

The New Basel Capital Accord presents a framework for measuring operational risk which includes four degrees of complexity. In this paper we focus on a mathematical description of the Loss Distribution Approach (LDA), being the more rigorous and potentially more accurate approach towards which...