Overall, the components of effective credit risk management
comprise active board and senior management
oversight; sufficient policies, procedures and limits;
adequate risk measurement, monitoring and management
information systems; and comprehensive internal
controls.
Drivers of effective credit risk management:
Basel II was highlighted as one of the main drivers in
shaping the banks’ approach to credit risk management.
It imposes disciplinary capital charges for procedural
errors, limit violations and other operational risks.
It also creates new pressures to ensure that effective
credit risk management controls are in place.
The objective of best practices in credit risk management
is to provide comprehensive guidance to better address
credit risk management.Sound practices should generally address the
following areas:
1 Establishing an appropriate credit risk environment.
2 Operating under a sound credit-granting process.
3 Maintaining an appropriate credit administration,
measurement and monitoring process.
4 Ensuring adequate controls over credit risk.
comprise active board and senior management
oversight; sufficient policies, procedures and limits;
adequate risk measurement, monitoring and management
information systems; and comprehensive internal
controls.
Drivers of effective credit risk management:
Basel II was highlighted as one of the main drivers in
shaping the banks’ approach to credit risk management.
It imposes disciplinary capital charges for procedural
errors, limit violations and other operational risks.
It also creates new pressures to ensure that effective
credit risk management controls are in place.
The objective of best practices in credit risk management
is to provide comprehensive guidance to better address
credit risk management.Sound practices should generally address the
following areas:
1 Establishing an appropriate credit risk environment.
2 Operating under a sound credit-granting process.
3 Maintaining an appropriate credit administration,
measurement and monitoring process.
4 Ensuring adequate controls over credit risk.