Mandatory adoption of IFRS 9 at the beginning of 2018 will prompt a number of data management challenges. Firms will need to pay particular attention to validating inputs and outputs of credit risk models, as financial statements become considerably more sensitive to credit quality. Furthermore, requirements to adopt a new classification schema for assets and
Mandatory adoption of IFRS 9 at the beginning of 2018 will prompt a number of data management challenges. Firms will need to pay particular attention to validating inputs and outputs of credit risk models, as financial statements become considerably more sensitive to credit quality. Furthermore, requirements to adopt a new classification schema for assets and liabilities and model hedging relationships will drive the need for consistent data and a collaborative approach across finance and risk management functions.