Year: 2003
Author: Bank, Matthias, Lawrenz, Jochen
Credit and Capital Markets – Kredit und Kapital, Vol. 36 (2003), Iss. 4 : pp. 534–556
Abstract
One of the major innovations in the New Basel Capital Accord (Basel II) is represented by the Internal Ratings Based (IRB) Approach. It can be considered as a conceptually new approach to capital rules, since the IRB risk weight function is derived from a simple portfolio model. A careful analysis of the underlying model reveals, that it is based on a quite complex theoretical background and depends on some critical assumptions. Beside this inherent vagueness of model-based results, the committee shows a politically determined will to calibrate the parameters of the model so as to obtain an economy-wide average of 8% - implying an unchanged level of regulatory capital requirements on average.
Taken together, this suggests that the model-driven approach is more like a pretext to disguise politically determined decisions, and pretend, an accurateness, that is not given. We argue, that if it is the committees aim to provide risk-sensitive capital rules, together with some target level of average capital requirements, this can be achieved much easier. (JEL G21, G28)
Journal Article Details
Publisher Name: Global Science Press
Language: Multiple languages
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3790/ccm.36.4.534
Credit and Capital Markets – Kredit und Kapital, Vol. 36 (2003), Iss. 4 : pp. 534–556
Published online: 2003-04
AMS Subject Headings: Duncker & Humblot
Copyright: COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press
Pages: 23
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