Utilization Schemes of the Pre-Settlement Risk Limits

Piotr Wybieralski

doi:10.18778/2391-6478.2.42.03

Authors

Piotr Wybieralski Instytut Gospodarki Międzynarodowej, Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8280-8465

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/2391-6478.2.42.03

Keywords:

counterparty credit risk, financial risk management, pre-settlement risk limits, credit limits, VaR limits, OTC derivatives market

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to investigate the selected method employed to manage the counterparty credit risk, namely the application of various risk limits. The aim is to recognize utilization schemes of the pre-settlement risk limits in the Polish OTC derivatives market in the relationship between a financial institution and a non-financial counterparty. They are used not only to cover the credit exposure but also to support and enhance the entire market risk management process and day-to-day operations in the financial institutions.

Methodology. The research method comprises the analysis of recommendations of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority as well as reports, documents and market risk management principles of selected financial institutions (WSE listed banks).

Results of the research. The study indicates two utilization schemes of the pre-settlement limit setup applicable both for daily and credit-related transactions. The first one assumes that the risk requirements remain unchanged during the contract lifetime, the second one considers variable risk requirements over time. Practical implications are discussed (in relation to a notional trade size, risk exposure and margining policy).

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