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Validation of PARX Models for Default Count Prediction.
Arianna Agosto1, Emanuela Raffinetti2
1Department of Economics and Management, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Financial technology platforms require credit risk models that account for contagion. This study applies Poisson autoregressive models to default data, showing that incorporating contagion significantly improves predictive accuracy for financial stability.
Area of Science:
- Financial Mathematics
- Econometrics
- Risk Management
Background:
- The interconnected nature of financial technology (FinTech) platforms necessitates advanced credit risk measurement models.
- Evaluating the predictive accuracy of these models is crucial for investor protection and overall financial stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply Poisson autoregressive stochastic processes to default data for investigating credit contagion.
- To assess the predictive accuracy of these models using standard metrics and a novel criterion extended for discrete data.
Main Methods:
- Application of Poisson autoregressive models with exogenous covariates (PARX) to quarterly default counts.
- Utilizing standard predictive accuracy metrics and a new criterion robust to variable type.
Main Results:
- The study extends a new predictive accuracy criterion to discrete data, yielding results consistent with classical measures.
- Poisson autoregressive models incorporating a contagion component demonstrated a decisive improvement in accuracy compared to autoregressive models alone.
Conclusions:
- The integration of contagion effects into credit risk models is vital for accurately assessing default probabilities in interconnected financial systems.
- The proposed methodology, using PARX models, offers a robust framework for evaluating credit contagion and enhancing model performance in FinTech contexts.

