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Featured Article IFRS 9 Resolution 4.966

IFRS 9 and Resolution CMN 4.966/2021 (Bacen): Similarities, Practical Differences and System Compliance

Comprehensive guide comparing IFRS 9 and Bacen Resolution 4.966, covering the three pillars (classification, expected credit loss, and hedge accounting), staging criteria, SICR identification, ECL calculation methodologies, and practical requirements for data systems and governance. Includes implementation checklist and audit trail recommendations.

Key Topics Covered
  • Three pillars: Classification, ECL, and Hedge Accounting
  • Staging criteria and SICR identification
  • ECL calculation: PD, EAD, LGD methodologies
  • Macroeconomic scenarios and probability weighting
Implementation Requirements
  • Minimum data requirements and audit trail
  • Calculation engine and system integration
  • Governance framework and risk model validation
  • Practical implementation checklist
25 min read Feb 1, 2026 Alexandre Ywata, Alexandre Marinho, Paula Kruly
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Risk Modeling 8 min read
PD Model Calibration: From Theory to Practice

Step-by-step guide on calibrating probability of default models using logistic regression and machine learning techniques.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Ywata
Risk Modeling 12 min read
LGD Estimation: Advanced Methodologies

Exploring downturn LGD calculations, workout processes, and recovery timing adjustments for Basel compliance.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Marinho
Risk Modeling 10 min read
EAD Models for Revolving Credit Lines

Modeling exposure at default for credit cards and overdrafts using credit conversion factors and behavioral patterns.

Feb 03, 2026 Paula Kruly
Resolution 4.966 15 min read
Resolution 4.966: Complete Implementation Roadmap

Comprehensive guide to Bacen new regulation on credit risk provisioning, including timelines and system requirements.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Ywata
Resolution 4.966 10 min read
Key Differences: Resolution 4.966 vs. IFRS 9

Comparative analysis of Bacen and IFRS 9 requirements, focusing on staging criteria and ECL calculation approaches.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Marinho
IFRS 9 12 min read
IFRS 9 Staging: Significant Increase in Credit Risk

Practical approaches to identifying SICR events, including quantitative thresholds and qualitative backstops.

Feb 03, 2026 Paula Kruly
IFRS 9 14 min read
Forward-Looking Scenarios in ECL Calculation

Building macroeconomic scenarios for expected credit loss modeling, including GDP, unemployment, and interest rates.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Ywata
IFRS 9 11 min read
IFRS 9 Model Validation Best Practices

Independent validation framework for ECL models, including backtesting, benchmarking, and sensitivity analysis.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Marinho
Machine Learning 18 min read
XGBoost for Credit Scoring: Implementation Guide

Building interpretable credit risk models using gradient boosting, feature engineering, and SHAP values for explainability.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Ywata
Machine Learning 13 min read
Model Explainability in Regulated Environments

Balancing predictive power with interpretability: LIME, SHAP, and partial dependence plots for model validation.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Ywata
Portfolio Management 11 min read
Vintage Analysis for Portfolio Monitoring

Cohort-based performance tracking, early warning indicators, and predictive analytics for portfolio quality assessment.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Marinho
Portfolio Management 14 min read
Stress Testing Under CCAR and DFAST

Implementing supervisory stress tests for credit portfolios, including severely adverse scenarios and capital planning.

Feb 03, 2026 Paula Kruly
Portfolio Management 10 min read
Concentration Risk: Measurement and Limits

Quantifying single-name, sector, and geographic concentration using Herfindahl-Hirschman index and limit frameworks.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Ywata
NPL & Valuation 15 min read
NPL Portfolio Valuation: Market Approach

Pricing distressed debt portfolios using market multiples, recovery curves, and discounted cash flow methodologies.

Feb 03, 2026 Alexandre Marinho
NPL & Valuation 12 min read
Recovery Modeling for Defaulted Exposures

Building workout models incorporating collateral liquidation, legal costs, and collection strategies for NPL management.

Feb 03, 2026 Paula Kruly

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