
Basel II heralds a new ‘golden age’ for risk, says BofE’s Jackson
Jackson believes the main issue pinpointed by QIS 3 was pro-cyclicality, with the stress testing of regulatory capital remaining a problem until better pricing methodologies emerge. Jackson believes Basel II is likely to cope with credit crunches better than its predecessor – Basel I – but there remains work to be done in understanding the extent to which capital requirements should rise during a recession. This, she said, is a critical focus for regulators and banks alike, as the extent of any rise is presently method-dependent under the terms of the new Accord, and there is little consistency among models used. Merton simulation models, for instance, produce much greater volatility than Moody’s-based ratings models. To counter this, says Jackson, banks must stress-test capital, not just portfolios.
Jackson added that data is fast becoming the underlying key to almost all Basel-related debates. “The Accord is data driven,” she said, noting that there are no allowances for risk mitigation without supporting data – particularly where collateral is concerned. Data management is not an area of traditional strength for banks, said Jackson, but she believes the increased focus on data management in the wake of Basel II will prove highly positive for banks, resulting ultimately in beneficial changes in their lending behaviour.
“Basel I was a revolution that resulted in first-generation risk models, many of which were not really effective, especially for credit risk,” said Jackson. But she argues it was a necessary revolution without which there would have been no foundation for Basel II. The present Accord is a recalibration of its predecessor, she said.
Post 2006, as Basel II data builds up, the stage for a shift to even more sophisticated risk management models will inevitably be set. But Jackson believes Basel III will not come for some time yet, however, she predicted a lengthy period of risk management stability ahead.
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