An Option-Based Approach to Bank Vulnerabilities in Emerging Markets

Author/Editor:

Arnaud Jobert ; Janet Kong ; Jorge A Chan-Lau

Publication Date:

February 1, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

We measure bank vulnerability in emerging markets using the distance-to-default, a risk-neutral indicator based on Merton's (1974) structural model of credit risk. The indicator is estimated using equity prices and balance-sheet data for 38 banks in 14 emerging market countries. Results show it can predict a bank's credit deterioration up to nine months in advance. The distance-to-default, hence, may prove useful for bank monitoring purposes.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2004/033

Subject:

Asset and liability management Asset valuation Banking Commercial banks Credit Emerging and frontier financial markets Financial institutions Financial markets Money Stocks

English

Publication Date:

February 1, 2004

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451845211/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0332004

Pages:

22

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