Correlation, Models, and Risk Management in Challenging Times

This paper considers correlation, models, and risk managementin light of recent financial market events. It begins with areview of key contributing factors, then considers the roleof liquidity in measuring default risk, and highlights somelessons learned from the experience as events continue to unfold.It concludes by discussing some key ways in which regulatorsare moving forward to address the current situation, mitigatefuture risk, and strengthen the resiliency of the global financialsystem.