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Why is Risk Modeling of Nonmaturity Deposits So Difficult?
Assumptions around nonmaturity deposits (NMDs) are key drivers of a bank’s interest rate risk profile. I’ve looked at a host of models over the course of my career. These include market models, credit models, prepayment models, and stress testing models. But NMD modeling presents the most challenges. What makes NMD risk modeling so difficult? Modeling…