When assessing the method of estimating conversion factors as referred to in Article 182 of the Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, competent authorities shall verify that:
the institution assesses estimates of conversion factors by facility grade or pool;
the average realised conversion factors by facility grade or pool are calculated using the number of default weighted average;
all observed defaults within the data sources are used for conversion factors estimation;
the possibility of additional drawings is taken into account in a conservative manner, except for retail exposures when they are included in the LGD estimates;
the institution’s policies and strategies regarding account monitoring, including limit monitoring, and payment processing are reflected in the conversion factors estimation;
all of the following are adequate to the type of exposures to which they are applied:
the functional and structural form of the estimation method;
assumptions on which the estimation method is based;
where applicable the method of estimation of the downturn effect;
the length of the historical observation period in accordance with Article 53;
the margin of conservatism applied in accordance with Article 44;
the human judgement;
where applicable, the choice of risk drivers.