Although quantitative methods are used most often in risk assessment, their usefulness wanes in the realm of tail risk management. To effectively mitigate extreme risks and preserve a firm's survivability, the focus must be on building a resilient business model.
Over the last ten years, large and well-respected financial institutions have experienced failure in the face of tail risks, revealing the inadequate protection provided by current practice. More than just capital management, tail risk management takes a qualitative approach that involves business strategy.
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Although quantitative methods are used most often in risk assessment, their usefulness wanes in the realm of tail risk management. To effectively m...