
Explanation:
Under the Basel Advanced IRB (Internal Ratings-Based) approach, the asset correlation parameter for residential mortgages is set at 15%, whereas for qualifying revolving retail exposures (QRRE), it is 4%. Thus, residential mortgages have a higher asset correlation. Options A and B are incorrect as banks are permitted to use either the standardized or the IRB approach for retail exposures depending on regulatory approval. Option C is incorrect because under the standardized approach, regulatory retail exposures typically receive a 75% risk weight, while residential mortgages generally receive a 35% risk weight.
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605.2. Which of the following is TRUE about the Basel regulatory approach to retail exposures?
A
Retail exposures must use the standardized approach to credit risk
B
Retail exposures must use one of the advanced approach to credit risk
C
Under the standardized approach, "regulatory retail" exposures (which includes residential mortgages) are assigned a weight of 25%
D
Under the advanced IRB approach, residential mortgages are assigned a higher asset correlation (exposure to systemic risk) than revolving retail exposures
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