What is value at risk (VaR)? Value at risk is a measurement used to assess the financial risk to a company, investment portfolio or open position over a period of time. VaR estimates the potential for ...
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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been revising its market risk framework since 2012. The result of its ‘fundamental review of the trading book’ (FRTB , BCBS 219) is expected to be ...