The authors propose an integrated approach to minimum bank capital, and loan loss reserves regulation. They break new ground in two main areas. First, the authors provide an explicit measurement of the credit loss distribution for a sample of emerging countries, providing a benchmark for...

"Majnoni, Miller, and Powell propose an integrated approach to minimum bank capital and loan loss reserves regulation. They break new ground in two main areas. First, the authors provide an explicit measurement of the credit loss distribution for a sample of emerging countries providing a...

This report reviews loan classification and provisioning practices in a broad sample of countries that differ in size, location and level of financial development. The survey conducted for the report compares the regulatory approaches adopted by industrial and emerging economies, and is intended...

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Cover -- Title -- Foreword -- Abstract -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Regulatory and Supervisory Authority -- 3 Loan Classification -- 4 Classification of Multiple Loans -- 5 Guarantees and Collateral -- 6 Loan Reviews by Banks -- 7 Classification of...