by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Mar 25, 2019 | CECL
I would argue that a critical step in getting ready for CECL is to review the vintage curves of the segments that have been identified. Not only do the resulting graphs provide useful information but the process itself also requires thought on how to prepare the data....
by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Mar 18, 2019 | CECL
Paragraph 326-20-30-3 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards update[1] states: “The allowance for credit losses may be determined using various methods”. I’m not sure if any statement, other than “We need to talk”, can be as fear inducing. Why is...
by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Mar 11, 2019 | CECL
I don’t know about you, but I find caterpillars to be a bit creepy[1]. On the other hand, I find butterflies to be beautiful[2]. Oddly enough, this aligns to my views on the different stages of data in relation to model development. As a financial institution (FI)...
by Samantha Zerger | Mar 5, 2019 | Business Analytics
This is the introduction to a new blog series, The Importance of Technical Communication, which will focus on topics such as verbal and written communication, workplace etiquette, and teamwork in the workplace. Soft skills, as a general term, include interpersonal...
by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Feb 25, 2019 | CECL
To appropriately prepare for CECL a financial institution (FI) must have a hard heart-to-heart with itself about its data. Almost always, simply collecting data in a worksheet, reviewing it for gaps, and then giving it the thumbs up is insufficient. Data drives all...
by Jonathan Leonardelli, FRM | Feb 4, 2019 | Data
An article published by the Wall Street Journal on Jan. 30, 2019 got me thinking about the challenges of using unstructured data in modeling. The article discusses how New York’s Department of Financial Services is allowing life insurers to use social media, as well...
by Dominic Pazzula | Jan 28, 2019 | Private Capital Forecasting
FRG has recently been investigating the dynamics of the private capital markets. Our work has led us to a ground-breaking product designed to help allocators evaluate potential cash flows, risks, and plan future commitments to private capital. You can learn more...
by Dr. Jimmie Lenz | Jan 22, 2019 | Private Capital Forecasting
A significant consideration in several aspects of Private Equity and Private Debt has been attributed to the liquidity (or lack thereof) of these investments. The liquidity factor has been cited as a basic investment decision, influencing complex pricing, return of...
by Dr. Jimmie Lenz | Dec 19, 2018 | Case Study
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a measure that will allow a three-year phase in of the impact of CECL on regulatory capital yesterday (12/18/18). This change will also delay the impact on bank stress tests until 2020. The change does not...
by Tan Cheng See | Nov 19, 2018 | Regulations
Time is ticking for the 450 insurers around the world to comply with the International Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS 17) by January 1, 2021 for companies with their financial year starting on January 1. Insurers are at different stages of preparation, ranging...
