FRTB: Fundamental Review of the Trading Book

Expected Shortfall (ES) is the central risk measure for market risk capital requirements under the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB). It replaces Value at Risk and measures the average loss in the tail of the loss distribution — at the 97.5% confidence level over a 250-day stress period. ADVISORI guides banks through implementation: from ES calculation through classification of modellable risk factors to regulatory validation.

FRTB Backtesting Requirements demand precise implementation of Basel III model validation with specific backtesting performance requirements and validation procedures. As a leading consulting firm, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for intelligent backtesting compliance, automated model performance monitoring, and strategic validation optimization with full IP protection.

ADVISORI helps banks establish a traceable boundary between the trading book and banking book through classification rules, documented decisions and change controls. We connect the FRTB target framework with a separate assessment of the applicable EU transitional arrangements.

FRTB Credit Valuation Adjustment presents new challenges for capital calculation and risk management. Together with you, we develop comprehensive CVA frameworks for precise capital calculation, effective hedging, and sustainable compliance excellence.

The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book demands comprehensive market data, demonstrable risk factor modellability and audit-proof data governance. We build the data infrastructure your trading book needs — from real price observation pipelines and NMRF minimisation to automated data quality assurance.

The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book presents German banks with specific challenges. We develop tailored implementation strategies that meet BaFin requirements while accounting for the particularities of the German banking market.

Navigate the complex implementation of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book with our comprehensive implementation support. We guide you through the entire process – from the initial assessment and gap analysis through concept development and system adaptation to full integration into your trading and risk management systems, including model adjustment, data infrastructure and process optimisation.

FRTB Implementation Strategy requires precise implementation of the Basel III Fundamental Review of the Trading Book with specific market risk capital requirements and supervisory validation. As a leading AI consultancy, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for intelligent FRTB compliance, automated trading book separation and strategic market risk optimization with full IP protection.

The FRTB Internal Models Approach (IMA) allows banks to use their own risk models for market risk capital calculations — provided they meet strict supervisory requirements for Expected Shortfall, backtesting and P&L attribution. As specialist FRTB consultants, ADVISORI supports institutions with IMA approval, model validation and ongoing compliance.

The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book requires fundamentally new market risk modeling: The sensitivity-based approach (SbA) calculates delta, vega and curvature risks across seven risk classes – GIRR, CSR (non-sec, sec CTP, sec non-CTP), equity, FX and commodity. We support banks in the methodological design, risk factor modeling and operational implementation of these requirements.

FRTB Non-Modellable Risk Factors require precise implementation of Basel III NMRF identification with specific capital calculation procedures and stress scenario calibration. As a leading AI consultancy, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for intelligent NMRF compliance, automated risk factor validation and strategic supervisory recognition optimization with full IP protection.

Ongoing adherence to FRTB requirements demands systematic monitoring, regular adjustments, and proactive optimization. We support you in establishing sustainable FRTB compliance.

FRTB Profit & Loss Attribution requires precise implementation of Basel III P&L allocation with specific risk factor decomposition requirements and model validation. As a leading AI consultancy, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for intelligent P&L attribution compliance, automated backtesting integration and strategic transparency optimisation with full IP protection.

Our comprehensive FRTB readiness assessment identifies gaps in your current systems, processes, and data, quantifies the impact on your capital, and delivers a tailored implementation roadmap for efficient FRTB compliance.

Not every bank needs the full FRTB standardised approach. The Simplified Standardised Approach (SSA) offers institutions with small or medium trading books a regulatory-approved alternative with reduced implementation effort — while maintaining full CRR III compliance.

The FRTB Standardised Approach requires precise implementation of Basel III sensitivity-based methods with specific market risk capital requirements and supervisory validation. As a leading AI consultancy, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for intelligent standardised approach compliance, automated sensitivity calculation and strategic market risk optimisation with full IP protection.

Successful FRTB implementation requires solid, flexible, and intelligent technology infrastructures. We develop tailored IT architectures that not only meet regulatory requirements but also increase operational efficiency and create competitive advantages.

Trading desk approval is a core element of FRTB implementation: every desk seeking to use the Internal Models Approach (IMA) must pass the P&L Attribution Test (PLAT) and the Risk Factor Eligibility Test (RFET). ADVISORI supports banks with desk definition, desk-level IMA approval and ongoing monitoring of all approval criteria.