Essays about: "corporate default"

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  1. 1. Modeling Credit Default Swap Spreads with Transformers : A Thesis in collaboration with Handelsbanken

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Johan Luhr; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Transformer; Finance; Credit Default Swap; Credit Valuation Adjustment; Time Series Data; Maskininlärning; Transformer; Finance; Kreditswapp; Kredit Värderings Justering; Tidsserie data;

    Abstract : In the aftermath of the credit crisis in 2007, the importance of Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) rose in the Over The Counter (OTC) derivative pricing process. One important part of the pricing process is to determine Probability of Defaults (PDs) of the counterparty in question. READ MORE

  3. 2. Credit Where Credit's Due: An Empirical Study of Defaults in the Swedish Corporate Bond Market Between 2004 and 2023

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Kristoffer Östlin; Ludvig Sviberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Bonds; Yield Spread; Default; Swedish Bond Market; Logit Regression Model;

    Abstract : This paper studies the relationship between bond defaults and yield spread, and other bond and company variables observable at issuance using a comprehensive dataset of matured and defaulted bonds from non-financial Swedish firms, covering the period 2004-2023. We find that higher yield spreads are correlated with higher default probabilities, particularly in the high-yield (HY) bond segment. READ MORE

  4. 3. Application of the Merton Model and the Altman Z-score Model in Credit Risk Assessment - an Empirical Study on Chinese Listed Companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Runzhou Chen; Hongzhe Fu; [2023]
    Keywords : Credit risk assessment; the Merton Model; The Altman Z-score model; Chinese market; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Corporate default poses significant risks to investors and stakeholders, highlighting the importance of predicting and managing financial risk effectively. When the geographical scope is narrowed down to China, the unique characteristics of the Chinese market, such as the lack of comprehensive credit risk databases and the influence of state-owned enterprises and small-medium enterprises, present challenges in accurately assessing creditworthiness. READ MORE

  5. 4. PEPP Talk: The Impact of the ECB's Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme on the Corporate Bond Market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lorenzo Gianni Günther; Emma Lundblad; [2022]
    Keywords : Quantitative Easing; The European Central Bank; The Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme; Corporate Bonds; Covid-19; Credit Spread; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to evaluate whether the ECB’s Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP) cushioned the Covid-19 crisis’ impact on the Euro area’s corporate bond market and relieved borrowing conditions. Methodology: The methodology is based upon unbalanced panel data and difference-in-differences regressions with firm-clustered standard errors. READ MORE

  6. 5. Optimization of Collateral Allocation for Corporate Loans : A nonlinear network problem minimizing the expected loss in case of default

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Sofia Grägg; Paula Isacson; [2022]
    Keywords : Nonlinear optimization; network problem; transportation problem; Markowitz; credit risk; Loss Given Default; Loan to Value; collateral management; many-to-many relations; modern portfolio theory; expected loss; risk management; optimization; allocation; portfolio; modeling; Icke-linjär optimering; nätverksproblem; transportproblem; Markowitz; kreditrisk; förlust givet fallisemang; belåningsgrad; säkerhetshantering; många-till-många relationer; modern portföljteori; förväntad förlust; riskhantering; optimering; allokering; portfölj; modellering.;

    Abstract : Collateral management has become an increasingly valuable aspect of credit risk. Managing collaterals and constructing accurate models for decision making can give any lender a competitive advantage and decrease overall risks. READ MORE