Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

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| 2025-11-13 04:32:48

Introduction Slide – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

A Systemic Perspective

Overview

Counterparty credit risk (CCR) arises when a counterparty fails to meet its contractual obligations in derivatives, securities financing, or other transactions.
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are increasingly significant market actors, adding complexity and interconnectedness to CCR management.
Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, with both macroprudential and microprudential measures targeting NBFIs and their bank counterparts.
This session will cover drivers, measurement, governance, and systemic implications of CCR in NBFIs, highlighting evolving best practices and regulatory expectations.
Key insight: CCR from NBFIs is both a source of higher returns and systemic risk, requiring dedicated governance, robust measurement, and dynamic management frameworks.

Key Discussion Points – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Drivers, Complexities, and Regulatory Priorities

Main Points

CCR management in NBFIs is shaped by the growth of hedge funds, asset managers, and other over-collateralized entities, which challenge traditional risk metrics and surveillance approaches.
Regulators (BCBS, ECB) now prioritize comprehensive due diligence, dynamic risk assessment, and cross-functional governance, urging institutions to move beyond siloed risk management.
Key risk considerations include counterparty concentration, collateral quality, liquidity in stress scenarios, and the potential for contagion across the financial system.
Takeaway: Effective CCR management in NBFIs demands not only robust credit assessment and mitigation tools but also heightened awareness of systemic dependencies and evolving supervisory expectations.

Graphical Analysis – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Network of Interconnected Risk

Context and Interpretation

This visualization represents the interconnectedness of banks and NBFIs via CCR exposures, with particular focus on derivatives and securities financing transactions.
Trends show that global systemically important banks (G-SIBs) and investment banks are central nodes, with significant exposures concentrated in the NBFI sector.
Risk considerations include the potential for contagion: a major NBFI default could propagate losses through the network, affecting multiple banks.
Key insight: Real-time monitoring of network dependencies and stress-testing are essential to anticipate and mitigate systemic contagion.

Figure: Interconnectedness of Banks and NBFIs via Counterparty Credit Risk

flowchart LR
    G-SIB[G-SIBs]
    IB[Investment Banks]
    AMC[Asset Managers & Custodians]
    HF[Hedge Funds]
    AMC -->|CCR Exposure| G-SIB
    HF -->|CCR Exposure| IB
    G-SIB -->|CCR Exposure| IB
    IB -->|CCR Exposure| AMC
    G-SIB <-->|CCR Exposure| HF

Analytical Summary & Table – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Comparative Exposure Metrics

Key Discussion Points

CCR exposures to NBFIs vary significantly by bank business model, product type, and counterparty sector.
Collateral mitigates risk but can also create systemic vulnerabilities if over-relied upon or in times of stress.
Metrics such as Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Internal Model Method (IMM) must be complemented with stress testing and scenario analysis.
Limitations: Traditional risk metrics may understate tail risks, and non-financial risks (e.g., legal, reputational) can evolve into material CCR over time.

Illustrative Data Table

Typical CCR Exposure Metrics Across Sectors (Hypothetical Data)

Counterparty Type	Avg. Exposure ($bn)	Collateralization Rate (%)	Stress Loss ($bn)
Asset Managers	80	75	12
Hedge Funds	45	85	6.5
Insurance Cos.	30	65	4
Other NBFIs	25	70	3.8

Graphical Analysis – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Context and Interpretation

This sequence diagram shows key stages in Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) management for NBFIs — from onboarding to escalation.
It highlights how credit review, collateral, and monitoring interact to manage exposure and enforce governance.
Effective CCR oversight depends on timely stress testing, limit control, and coordinated response to breaches.

Figure: CCR Management Lifecycle for NBFIs

sequenceDiagram
    autonumber
    %% === Participants ===
    participant ONB as Onboarding & KYC
    participant CRA as Credit Assessment
    participant COL as Collateral Setup
    participant MON as Monitoring & Limits
    participant STR as Stress Testing
    participant ESC as Escalation & Action
    participant GOV as Governance

    %% Phase 1: Onboarding
    rect rgb(220,230,241)
        ONB->>CRA: Submit Counterparty Data
        CRA->>ONB: Request Clarifications
        Note over ONB,CRA: Due diligence and validation
    end

    %% Phase 2: Credit Assessment
    rect rgb(241,231,220)
        CRA->>CRA: Analyze PD/LGD & Qualitative Risk
        CRA-->>COL: Approve Terms & Risk Appetite
        Note right of CRA: Combine financial & non-financial review
    end

    %% Phase 3: Collateral Setup
    rect rgb(231,241,220)
        COL->>MON: Define Collateral & Margin Rules
        Note over COL,MON: Align protection with exposure
    end

    %% Phase 4: Monitoring
    rect rgb(255,245,230)
        MON->>STR: Daily Exposure Reports
        MON->>COL: Margin Calls if Breach
        MON-->>CRA: Rating Updates
        Note right of MON: Continuous exposure control
    end

    %% Phase 5: Stress Testing
    rect rgb(240,240,255)
        STR->>CRA: Stress Impacts on Metrics
        STR-->>ESC: Trigger Alerts
        Note over STR,ESC: Early warning from scenarios
    end

    %% Phase 6: Escalation
    rect rgb(255,230,230)
        ESC->>GOV: Report & Recommend Action
        GOV-->>ESC: Approve or Adjust Response
        ESC-->>CRA: Revise Limits / Terminate
        Note over ESC,GOV: Governance oversight on breaches
    end

    %% Feedback Loop
    loop Ongoing Review
        STR->>CRA: Update Models & Limits
        MON->>ONB: Feed into Reassessment
    end

    Note over ONB,GOV: CCR lifecycle ensures dynamic, transparent risk control.

Conclusion

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

CCR in NBFIs is a growing, systemic concern, requiring dedicated governance, comprehensive measurement, and dynamic risk management.
Institutions must bridge the gap between market and credit risk frameworks, leveraging cross-functional collaboration and advanced analytics.
Regulatory focus will continue to intensify, with stress testing, network analysis, and enhanced due diligence as priorities.
Action: Recalibrate risk frameworks, invest in data and analytics capabilities, and engage with supervisors to address emerging NBFI-related risks.

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Introduction Slide – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Overview

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Main Points

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Context and Interpretation

Analytical Summary & Table – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Key Discussion Points

Illustrative Data Table

Graphical Analysis – Counterparty Credit Risk Management in NBFIs

Context and Interpretation

Conclusion