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Definition

Credit valuation adjustment (Commonly abbreviated CVA) is the difference between the Credit Risk-free value of a contract or set of contracts and the value that takes into account the possibility of a Counterparty’s default.

Issues and Challenges

  • Model dependent valuation
  • Complications due to the fact that both counterparties to a contract might default

References