In this ground-breaking new title, Risk Books unite three prominent editors to provide a much-needed reference text on loss given default (LGD) measurement and management and the requirements of the Basel II Capital Accord. The measurement of LGD – the share of an exposure that is actually lost when a borrower defaults – is a critical area of the science of credit analysis. Topics covered include: • Using multivariate models for the estimation of LGD • Exploring the links between LGD and default risk • Providing a Basel II compliant framework for LGD estimation • Helping you to transform research results into operational tools for setting up Basel II compliant rating systems • Full accounts of the latest developments in the field of LGD analysis. Also includes a full summary of results of academic research in LGD measurement over the past 10 years, including the latest research findings from the main empirical and theoretical academics.