Endogenous derivation and forecast of lifetime PDs

Perederiy, Volodymyr (2015): Endogenous derivation and forecast of lifetime PDs.

Abstract

This paper proposes a simple technical approach for the derivation of future (forward) point-in-time PD forecasts, with minimal data requirements. The inputs required are the current and future through-the-cycle PDs of the obligors, their last known default rates, and a measure for the systematic dependence of the obligors. Technically, the forecasts are made from within a classical asset-based credit portfolio model, just with the assumption of a suitable autoregressive process for the systematic factor. The paper discusses in detail the practical issues of implementation, in particular the parametrization alternatives.

The paper also shows how the approach can be naturally extended to low-default portfolios with volatile default rates, using Bayesian methodology. Furthermore, the expert judgments about the current macroeconomic state, although not necessary for the forecasts, can be embedded using the Bayesian technique.

The presented forward PDs can be used for the derivation of lifetime credit losses required by the new accounting standard IFRS 9. In doing so, the presented approach is endogenous, as it does not require any exogenous macroeconomic forecasts which are notoriously unreliable and often subjective.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Prediction, Probability of Default, PD, Default Rates, Through-the-Cycle, TTC, Point-in-Time, PIT, Credit Portfolio Model, Systematic Factor, Macroeconomic Factor, Time Series, Autoregression, Bayesian Analysis, IFRS 9, Accounting, Financial Instruments, Lifetime, Expected Credit Losses
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General > C11 - Bayesian Analysis: General; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General > C13 - Estimation: General; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C2 - Single Equation Models ; Single Variables > C22 - Time-Series Models ; Dynamic Quantile Regressions ; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models ; Diffusion Processes; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C5 - Econometric Modeling > C51 - Model Construction and Estimation; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C5 - Econometric Modeling > C53 - Forecasting and Prediction Methods ; Simulation Methods; E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E3 - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles > E32 - Business Fluctuations ; Cycles; E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E3 - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles > E37 - Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications; G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance > G33 - Bankruptcy ; Liquidation; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M4 - Accounting and Auditing > M41 - Accounting

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