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Proportionate market risk capital calculation for banks with small trading books

FRTB Simplified Standardised Approach (SSA) — Proportionality for Small Trading Books

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.

  • ✓Lower implementation effort compared to the full standardised approach (SA)
  • ✓Regulatory-approved scaling factors per risk class
  • ✓Clear eligibility criteria under CRR III Art. 325a
  • ✓Proportionate solution for banks without complex trading activities

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What is the Simplified Standardised Approach (SSA) under FRTB?

Why ADVISORI

  • Experience from FRTB projects at institutions of various sizes
  • Deep understanding of CRR III proportionality rules and supervisory expectations
  • Pragmatic implementation focused on regulatory acceptance
  • Holistic approach: SSA, DRC, trading book boundary and reporting
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Deadline note

FRTB capital requirements take effect on 1 January 2027. A further postponement by the EU Commission alone is not possible. Institutions should assess SSA eligibility now.

ADVISORI in Numbers

11+

Years of Experience

120+

Employees

520+

Projects

We guide institutions step by step through the SSA implementation — from initial eligibility analysis to ongoing operations.

Our Approach:

Assessment: analysis of current trading book size, product complexity and risk class structure

Eligibility review: comparison against CRR III thresholds (below EUR 1bn trading book, non-G-SIB/D-SIB, no correlation trading portfolios)

Capital calculation: implementation of four risk classes with regulatory scaling factors

Documentation: preparation of non-arbitrage proof versus the full SA

Operating model: establishment of ongoing threshold monitoring and periodic validation

"Implementing the Simplified Standardised Approach showed us that proportionality in regulation works. With the SSA, we can meet FRTB requirements efficiently without overloading our resources."
Melanie Düring

Melanie Düring

Head of Risk Management

Our Services

We offer you tailored solutions for your digital transformation

SSA Eligibility Analysis and Implementation

Assessment of prerequisites for the simplified standardised approach and complete implementation of the capital calculation under CRR III.

  • Threshold review under CRR III Art. 325a and supervisory guidance
  • Calibration of scaling factors per risk class (interest rate, equity, commodity, FX)
  • DRC calculation and Residual Risk Add-On alongside the SSA
  • Non-arbitrage proof and supervisory documentation

Ongoing SSA Compliance and Threshold Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of eligibility criteria and adjustment of capital calculations when the trading book changes.

  • Quarterly threshold monitoring and early warning system when approaching limits
  • Transition strategy if SSA thresholds are exceeded to full SA
  • Regulatory reporting for market risk own funds requirements
  • Training on SSA methodology and proportionality rules

Our Competencies in Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB)

Choose the area that fits your requirements

Expected Shortfall Under FRTB – Calculation, Validation and Implementation

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 — Model Validation Standards for Market Risk

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.

FRTB Boundary Trading Banking Book

The correct delineation between the trading book and banking book is critical for FRTB compliance and capital optimization. Together with you, we develop solid boundary management frameworks for precise classification and efficient management.

FRTB Credit Valuation Adjustment

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.

FRTB Data Management

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.

FRTB German Implementation

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.

FRTB Implementation

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: Approach Selection, Capital Optimization & Phased Rollout

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.

FRTB Internal Models Approach (IMA) — Requirements, Approval and Implementation

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.

FRTB Market Risk Modeling – Sensitivity-Based Approach, Risk Classes & Risk Factor Modeling

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 (NMRF) – RPO Test & SES Capital Add-On | ADVISORI

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.

FRTB Ongoing Compliance

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

FRTB P&L Attribution Test (PLAT) – Requirements, Methodology & Consulting | ADVISORI

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.

FRTB Readiness Assessment

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.

Success Stories

Discover how we support companies in their digital transformation

Digitalization in Steel Trading

Klöckner & Co

Digital Transformation in Steel Trading

Case Study
Digitalisierung im Stahlhandel - Klöckner & Co

Results

Over 2 billion euros in annual revenue through digital channels
Goal to achieve 60% of revenue online by 2022
Improved customer satisfaction through automated processes

AI-Powered Manufacturing Optimization

Siemens

Smart Manufacturing Solutions for Maximum Value Creation

Case Study
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Results

Significant increase in production performance
Reduction of downtime and production costs
Improved sustainability through more efficient resource utilization

AI Automation in Production

Festo

Intelligent Networking for Future-Proof Production Systems

Case Study
FESTO AI Case Study

Results

Improved production speed and flexibility
Reduced manufacturing costs through more efficient resource utilization
Increased customer satisfaction through personalized products

Generative AI in Manufacturing

Bosch

AI Process Optimization for Improved Production Efficiency

Case Study
BOSCH KI-Prozessoptimierung für bessere Produktionseffizienz

Results

Reduction of AI application implementation time to just a few weeks
Improvement in product quality through early defect detection
Increased manufacturing efficiency through reduced downtime

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