Module: | MODULE B: RISK MANAGEMENT
Q394: Calculate the adjusted value of collateral for a corporate loan given the following parameters:
* Gross Exposure: 50 Crore (denominated in INR)
* Value of Eligible Financial Collateral: 40 Crore (denominated in USD)
* Standard Supervisory Haircut: 10 percent
* Regulatory Haircut for Currency Mismatch: 8 percent
Calculate the adjusted collateral value applicable for risk mitigation.
* Value of Eligible Financial Collateral: 40 Crore (denominated in USD)
* Standard Supervisory Haircut: 10 percent
* Regulatory Haircut for Currency Mismatch: 8 percent
Calculate the adjusted collateral value applicable for risk mitigation.
✅ Correct Answer: A
The correct answer is A. Under the Basel Comprehensive Approach, when the exposure and the collateral are denominated in different currencies, an additional haircut for currency mismatch must be applied alongside the standard supervisory haircut.
Step 1: Identify the total haircut percentage.
Total Haircut = Supervisory Haircut + Mismatch Haircut = 10 percent + 8 percent = 18 percent.
Step 2: Calculate the Adjusted Collateral Value using the formula:
Adjusted Collateral = Collateral Value * (1 - Total Haircut)
Adjusted Collateral = 40 * (1 - 0.18)
Adjusted Collateral = 40 * 0.82
Adjusted Collateral = 32.80 Crore.
Therefore, the bank can only recognize 32.80 Crore of the collateral for credit risk mitigation.
Option B incorrectly ignores the currency mismatch haircut.
Option C applies a wrong mathematical multiplier.
Step 1: Identify the total haircut percentage.
Total Haircut = Supervisory Haircut + Mismatch Haircut = 10 percent + 8 percent = 18 percent.
Step 2: Calculate the Adjusted Collateral Value using the formula:
Adjusted Collateral = Collateral Value * (1 - Total Haircut)
Adjusted Collateral = 40 * (1 - 0.18)
Adjusted Collateral = 40 * 0.82
Adjusted Collateral = 32.80 Crore.
Therefore, the bank can only recognize 32.80 Crore of the collateral for credit risk mitigation.
Option B incorrectly ignores the currency mismatch haircut.
Option C applies a wrong mathematical multiplier.