When the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision unveiled the BCBS 239 principles for risk data aggregation and risk reporting (RDARR) back in January 2013, its ambitious nature sparked controversy within the financial industry. The stringent requirements and significant changes it demanded, particularly for institutions with complex and fragmented data systems, raised concerns about practical implementation. On top of this, the … Read More
Basel Guidelines: Diving into the Four Counterparty Credit Risk Components
In a world where market turmoil and systemic risks are pervasive, effective counterparty credit risk management (CCR) becomes increasingly vital. Recent events, such as the collapse of Archegos Capital Management which caused over $10 billion in losses, commodity market volatility after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and UK gilt market disruption in late 2022 and early 2023, have underscored … Read More