A scenario analysis of stress testing in the assessment of the main risks of a credit institution
Importance The paper considers the theoretical and methodological foundations determining the stress testing as a way to manage risks in a commercial bank.  Objectives The aim of the article is to systematize and theoretically substantiate approaches to the formation of effective stress testing in a commercial bank and develop recommendations for their practical implementation.  Methods Fundamental and applied researches of domestic and foreign authors in the field of finance are the theoretical and methodological basis of the work. The study uses the methods of logical analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction, observation, etc.  Results The paper proposes a technique of carrying out stress testing in a commercial bank. It allows to assess and minimize risks, in order to preserve the bank's capital. The research develops an algorithm for stress testing of credit risk. The paper analyzes the key concepts of stress testing of the main types of risk, which form organizing and implementing stress testing in the banks activities.  Conclusions and Relevance The application of the proposed method of stress testing will help assess the possible synchronous influence of risk factors on the activity of financial organizations.