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Expected Loss EL = PD x EAD x LGD Portfolio return (assuming a portfolio with two assets) E(Rp) = W1(R1) + W2(R2) Portfolio standard deviation (assuming a portfolio with two assets) σp= √x2A σ2A + x2Bσ2 + 2xAxBCovA,B Covariance = ρ σ1 σ2 Correlation (ρ) = covariance1,2 / σ1 σ2 Altman Z-score Z =1.2 X1 + 1.4 X2 + 3.3 X3 + 0.6 X4 + 0.1 X5 Financial Ratios Key Ratios Profitability Gross margin = gross profit net sales × 100

Dear Student, The following solutions are for Assignment 01 only. Solutions for Assignment 02 will be released shortly after the due date for Assignment 02 as Tutorial Letter 201 incorporating examination information. We hope you find this information value adding. Best wishes. Dr. J. Chisasa Senior Lecturer Question 1 Explain Probability of default and briefly discuss its uses. (10) Suggested solution It is a statistical percentage probability of a borrower defaulting√ and it is dir...

1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this tutorial letter is to provide you with suggested answers to assignments, and give you guidelines for the examination. 2 SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO ASSIGNMENTS Question 1 Distinguish between credit risk assessment and credit risk measurement. (10) Suggested Answer Credit risk assessment Is a credit management process that seeks to identify and control risks by determining the borrower’s probability of repaying the debt√. Through credit analysis, an asses...