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Article 54 - Method of conversion factors estimation

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.