Article: Basel II?s Three Approaches To Operational Risk Management

Basel II?s Three Approaches To Operational Risk Management

The operational risk requirements of Basel II proposes three measurement methodologies for calculating the operational risk capital charges. These are the Basic Indicator Approach, the Standardized Approach and the Advanced Measurement Approach.



Under the Basic Indicator Approach banks must hold capital for operational risk equal to the average over the previous three years of a fixed percentage (15% for this approach) of positive annual gross income (figures in respect of any year in which annual gross income was negative or zero are excluded).



Although no specific criteria are set out for use of the Basic Indicator Approach, banks using this method are encouraged to comply with the Committee?s guidance on ?Sound Practices for the Management and Supervision o...
 

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