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Article 54 - Delegated Regulation 2022/439

Article 54

Method of conversion factors estimation

When assessing the method of estimating conversion factors as referred to in Article 182 of the Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, competent authorities shall verify that:

(a)

the institution assesses estimates of conversion factors by facility grade or pool;

(b)

the average realised conversion factors by facility grade or pool are calculated using the number of default weighted average;

(c)

all observed defaults within the data sources are used for conversion factors estimation;

(d)

the possibility of additional drawings is taken into account in a conservative manner, except for retail exposures when they are included in the LGD estimates;

(e)

the institution’s policies and strategies regarding account monitoring, including limit monitoring, and payment processing are reflected in the conversion factors estimation;

(f)

all of the following are adequate to the type of exposures to which they are applied:

(i)

the functional and structural form of the estimation method;

(ii)

assumptions on which the estimation method is based;

(iii)

where applicable the method of estimation of the downturn effect;

(iv)

the length of the historical observation period in accordance with Article 53;

(v)

the margin of conservatism applied in accordance with Article 44;

(vi)

the human judgement;

(vii)

where applicable, the choice of risk drivers.