CAIIB · BFM

CREDIT RISK

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What is credit risk in the context of banking?

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Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from a borrower's failure to repay a loan or meet contractual obligations. It is the most significant risk faced by banks in their lending activities.

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What is settlement risk in credit risk management?

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Risk that counterparty fails to deliver after payment is made.

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How does RBI define credit risk for Indian banks?

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RBI defines credit risk as the possibility of loss associated with diminution in credit quality of borrowers or counterparties. It includes both default risk and credit deterioration risk.

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What is country risk and how does it affect credit risk?

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Risk of loss due to political or economic instability in a country.

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What is the difference between default risk and credit spread risk?

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Default risk is the risk that a borrower will fail to meet payment obligations, while credit spread risk is the risk that the credit spread (premium over risk-free rate) will widen, reducing the market value of the credit exposure.

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What is the Basel II definition of default for credit risk purposes?

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Borrower is 90 days past due or unlikely to pay obligations.

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What is counterparty credit risk?

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Counterparty credit risk is the risk that the counterparty in a financial transaction (such as a derivative or securities transaction) will default before settlement of the transaction. It differs from lending risk as exposure can vary over time.

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What is the Through-the-Cycle (TTC) approach to PD estimation?

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PD estimated across full economic cycle, not just current conditions.

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