Banks begin tackling climate stress tests of trading books

Market risk professionals see major shortcomings in available scenarios

Climate change target

Banks are beginning to design and implement internal tests for assessing trading book losses resulting from governments’ successes – or failures – in drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Many banks and regulators already run crisis simulations to assess how their loan books will be affected by a pledge to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures by 2050. With greater attention now being paid to trading businesses, banks are looking beyond regulator-crafted tests

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

The changing shape of risk

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s head of credit and risk solutions reveals how firms are adjusting their strategies and capabilities to embrace a more holistic view of risk

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here