Model risk
Beyond distributional analysis
In the third article in a four-part series, David Rowe considers the need for financial risk management to move beyond distributional analysis to consider more qualitative inputs
It's NOT the econometrics, stupid
Risk modelling has come under the microscope since the onset of the crisis, with many blaming market risk models for exacerbating the crisis. Elizabeth Sheedy presents a defence of quantitative techniques
Tails of the unexpected
Credit Models
The top 10
OpRisk & Compliance outlines the top 10 challenges readers and their firms will face in 2008. By David Benyon, with additional reporting by Ellen Davis
A call to action
The global credit crunch shows just how much the world's financial services firms need to raise their game when it comes to risk management, says Charles Dallara, managing director of the Institute for International Finance. By Ellen Davis
Questioning the numbers
Model risk has become a key focus for financial institutions. But how do dealers ensure their models are implemented correctly and that they accurately reflect the risks an institution is running? By Laurence Neville
Breaking down the model
Brett Humphreys and Andy Dunn outline a method to help energy companies minimise potential model risk and thereby avoid costly errors in valuing deals.
Breaking down the model
Brett Humphreys and Andy Dunn outline a method to help energy companies minimise potential model risk and thereby avoid costly errors in valuing deals