There is an inherent problem with comparing and ranking competing Value at Risk (VaR) and Expected shortfall (ES) models since we are measuring only a single realization of the underlying data generation process. The question is whether there is any significant statistical difference in the...

In this paper we focus on practical aspects of the new framework for banking regulation in the European Union as defined in Basel III and Capital Requirements Directive IV. We employ a simultaneous equations model where banks choose the optimal level of capital, which is seen as a call option....

The recent financial crisis emphasized the need for effective financial stability analyses and tools for detecting systemic risk. This paper looks at the assessment of banking sector resilience through stress testing. We argue such analyses are valuable even in emerging economies, which suffer...