A quantitative measurement approach must provide the foundation of the stress testing framework. In measuring risks, a conventional bank licensee must establish quantitative approaches that appropriately reflect methodologies and standards that are well accepted in the industry. Quantification of risks and losses must be estimated based on credible data. However, quantitative techniques must be adequately enhanced with qualitative techniques and expert judgment to overcome limitations in data and systems. Meaningful qualitative techniques must be developed for stress testing risk factors that are not easily quantifiable.
July 2018