All models must be validated at regular frequencies appropriate to model types and tiers. The review periods should not be longer than the ones presented in Table 2 below. More frequent reviews can be implemented at the discretion of institutions, depending on model types and complexity. More frequent reviews may also be necessary in the case of unforeseen circumstances, for instance related to changes in model usage and/or changes in the economic environment. Less frequent reviews are possible in certain circumstances, but they should be justified and will be subject to assessment from the CBUAE.
10.5.2
The dates corresponding to the last monitoring and validation exercises must be tracked rigorously, included in the model inventory and reported to the Model Oversight Committee at least every quarter. The internal audit function must ensure that this process is implemented effectively by the model owner and the validator.
Table 2: Minimum monitoring and validation frequencies for most common models
Tier 1 models
Tier 2 models
Portfolio
Model Type
Monitoring
Validation
Monitoring
Validation
Wholesale
Rating
1 year
3 years
2 years
5 years
Wholesale
PD term structure
1 year
3 years
2 years
5 years
Wholesale
Macro-PD
1 year
2 years
2 years
3 years
Wholesale
LGD
1 year
3 years
2 years
5 years
Wholesale
Macro-LGD
1 year
2 years
2 years
3 years
Retail
Scorecard
3 months
1 year
6 months
3 years
Retail
PD term structure
1 year
2 years
2 years
3 years
Retail
Macro-PD
1 year
2 years
2 years
3 years
Retail
LGD
1 year
2 years
2 years
3 years
Retail
Macro-LGD
1 year
2 years
2 years
3 years
EAD
EAD
1 month
3 years
2 years
5 years
Trading Book
VaR and related models
3 months
3 years*
6 months
4 years*
Trading Book
Exposure and xVA
1 year
3 years*
6 months
4 years*
Multiple
Valuation
1 year
3 years*
n/a
4 years*
Multiple
Concentration
1 year
3 year**
n/a
n/a
Multiple
IRRBB
1 year
3 year**
n/a
n/a
Multiple
Other Pillar II models
1 year
3 year**
n/a
n/a
Multiple
Capital forecasting
1 year
3 year**
n/a
n/a
Multiple
Liquidity
1 year
3 year**
n/a
n/a
10.5.3
Where [*] is indicated in table 2 above: For pricing and traded risk models such as VaR, exposure and xVA models, a distinction should be made between (i) the model mechanics, (ii) the calibration and (iii) the associated market data. The mechanics should be reviewed at least every 3 to 4 years ; however the suitability of the calibration and the market data should be reviewed more frequently as part of the model monitoring process. In addition to these frequencies, any exceptional market volatility should trigger a revision of all model decisions.
10.5.4
Where [**] is indicated in table 2 above: For deterministic models such as capital forecasting, concentration and IRRBB models, a distinction should also be made between (i) the model mechanics and (ii) the input data. Whilst the mechanics (methodology and system) can be assessed every 3 years, the calibration must be reviewed yearly in order to assess the appropriate usage of the model with a new set of inputs. This yearly frequency is motivated by the strategic usage of such models in the ICAAP.
10.5.5
For models other than those mentioned in table 2 above, institutions must establish a schedule for monitoring and validation that is coherent with their nature and their associated Model Risk.