Integrated Approach to Credit Risk Management and Credit Rating

Risk Management

IntroductionCredit risk management and credit rating are interrelated components of a sound lending framework, enabling financial institutions to evaluate and mitigate the risk of borrower default. While credit risk management encompasses internal strategies and procedures aimed at minimizing losses from defaults, credit ratings—typically assigned by external agencies—provide an independent evaluation of a borrower’s creditworthiness. Together,…

How to identify a wilful defaulter?

Loans and advances8 Comments

[The identification of a ‘wilful defaulter’ is done on the basis of eventual conclusion that the default is intentional, deliberate and calculated. The process of categorizations of  the ‘wilful defaulter’ is required to be done thoughtfully on the basis of track record of the borrower/guarantor and not on the basis of an isolated transaction or incident.…

Factors considered while Rating Companies/Instruments and Process of Credit Ratings explained

Indian Financial System

Ratings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the company fundamentals including financials along with an in-depth study of the industry and macroeconomic, regulatory, and political environment. Some factors that may be considered for credit rating are the Issuer Company’s operational efficiency, level of technological development, financials, competence and effectiveness…

Characteristics, Importance, and Benefits of Credit Ratings

Indian Financial System, Loans and advances

Credit rating agencies provide an objective and unbiased evaluation of the credit risk of diverse entities, including individuals, groups, businesses, non-profit organisations, governments, and even nations. They provide transparency and consistency in assessing institutions/borrowers’ creditworthiness, making it easier for lenders and investors to make informed decisions. The main characteristics of credit rating are that these…

What’s the big deal about bankruptcy law?

Law related to collateral-securities, Legal and Regulatory aspects of banking

(This post narrates the background of introducing the ‘bankruptcy law’ and in what way the new law is likely flags the problem loans and protects the interest of lenders.) The ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016’ bill will be shortly enacted as an ‘ACT’ which will be dealing with resolutions of insolvency and bankruptcy. The fundamental…

What is Credit Rating and the Role of Credit Rating Agencies (CRA) in India

Indian Financial System, Loans and advances

Credit Rating is an opinion provided by a Credit Rating Agency regarding the ability and willingness of an entity (Government, corporate, municipality, Bank lending, etc. to fulfill its financial obligations in completeness and within the established due dates. Such ratings are based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including the issuer’s financial health, debt…