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23/05/2009 14:32

Predictive Modeling on Probability of Default – Logit Model Using Microsoft Excel and VBA

Logistic regression is often used to estimate the probability of default in commercial loans against different types of borrowers (obligor’s PD model). Microsoft Excel is probably the most popular used software in daily banking business work. However, the logistic regression model function is not captured by Excel. In this case study, I developed a Visual Basic Application (VBA) add-in in Excel...

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21/05/2009 20:34

Predicting Default Risk Using Merton’s Model – a Case Study in Chinese Stock

Predicting Default Risk Using Merton’s Model – a Case Study in Chinese Stock This case study presents a simple spreadsheet-based version of Merton’s credit risk model (i.e., normally as KMV model) to predict default risk using a Chinese utility stock data from 2008 to 2009. Due to the limitation of data availability in developing country such as China, the option-based modeling approach is...

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29/04/2009 23:22

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28/04/2009 23:54

New Website Navigation and Apperance

Moved 'market video' to the 'Market Updates'; Moved 'E-Library' into 'Resource'; Remove 'Useful Ebook'; Add 'Global Indexes'; Design a new QuantMinds Logo and Slogan Updates the Pre-loaded picture for Tiger Kevin.

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16/04/2009 23:08

Natural Gas Price Elasticity Calculation & Load Forecasting

Two simple case studies were added into the Case Study regarding natural gas price elasticity and power load forecasting.

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Wall ST Quotations

23/05/2009 18:09

Paul Samuelson

Wall Street indices predicted nine out of the last five recessions!

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