Counterparty credit risk
FRM Part 1 glossary · Foundations Of Risk Management
Definition
The risk that a derivatives or financing counterparty defaults when the contract has positive replacement value.
Counterparty credit risk in plain English
Unlike a traditional loan, exposure can move in either direction as markets change and can peak after inception.
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