Foundations of Financial Risk
An Overview of Financial Risk and Risk-based Financial Regulation
By Christopher Donohue, Richard Apostolik,Wiley | Publisher: Wiley
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Gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding financial risk and regulation
Foundations of Financial Risk details the various risks, regulations, and supervisory requirements institutions face in today's economic and regulatory environment. Written by the experts at the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), this book represents an update to GARP's original publication, Foundations of Banking Risk. You'll learn the terminology and basic concepts surrounding global financial risk and regulation, and develop an understanding of the methods used to measure and manage market, credit, and operational risk. Coverage includes traded market risk and regulation, treasury risk and regulation, and much more, including brand new coverage of risk management for insurance companies. Clear explanations, focused discussion, and comprehensive relevancy make this book an ideal resource for an introduction to risk management.
The textbook provides an understanding of risk management methodologies, governance structures for risk management in financial institutions and the regulatory requirements dictated by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. It provides thorough coverage of the issues surrounding financial risk, giving you a solid knowledgebase and a practical, applicable understanding.
- Understand risk measurement and management
- Learn how minimum capital requirements are regulated
- Explore all aspects of financial institution regulation and disclosure
- Master the terminology of global risk and regulation
Financial institutions and supervisors around the world are increasingly recognizing how vital sound risk management practices are to both individual firms and the capital markets system as a whole. Savvy professionals recognize the need for authoritative and comprehensive training, and Foundations of Financial Risk delivers with expert-led education for those new to risk management.
Editions of Foundations of Financial Risk
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781119098058
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119106401
- EBook
- ISBN 9781119106395
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Gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding financial risk and regulation
Foundations of Financial Risk details the various risks, regulations, and supervisory requirements institutions face in today's economic and regulatory environment. Written by the experts at the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), this book represents an update to GARP's original publication, Foundations of Banking Risk. You'll learn the terminology and basic concepts surrounding global financial risk and regulation, and develop an understanding of the methods used to measure and manage market, credit, and operational risk. Coverage includes traded market risk and regulation, treasury risk and regulation, and much more, including brand new coverage of risk management for insurance companies. Clear explanations, focused discussion, and comprehensive relevancy make this book an ideal resource for an introduction to risk management.
The textbook provides an understanding of risk management methodologies, governance structures for risk management in financial institutions and the regulatory requirements dictated by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. It provides thorough coverage of the issues surrounding financial risk, giving you a solid knowledgebase and a practical, applicable understanding.
- Understand risk measurement and management
- Learn how minimum capital requirements are regulated
- Explore all aspects of financial institution regulation and disclosure
- Master the terminology of global risk and regulation
Financial institutions and supervisors around the world are increasingly recognizing how vital sound risk management practices are to both individual firms and the capital markets system as a whole. Savvy professionals recognize the need for authoritative and comprehensive training, and Foundations of Financial Risk delivers with expert-led education for those new to risk management.
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Gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding financial risk and regulation
Foundations of Financial Risk details the various risks, regulations, and supervisory requirements institutions face in today's economic and regulatory environment. Written by the experts at the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), this book represents an update to GARP's original publication, Foundations of Banking Risk. You'll learn the terminology and basic concepts surrounding global financial risk and regulation, and develop an understanding of the methods used to measure and manage market, credit, and operational risk. Coverage includes traded market risk and regulation, treasury risk and regulation, and much more, including brand new coverage of risk management for insurance companies. Clear explanations, focused discussion, and comprehensive relevancy make this book an ideal resource for an introduction to risk management.
The textbook provides an understanding of risk management methodologies, governance structures for risk management in financial institutions and the regulatory requirements dictated by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. It provides thorough coverage of the issues surrounding financial risk, giving you a solid knowledgebase and a practical, applicable understanding.
- Understand risk measurement and management
- Learn how minimum capital requirements are regulated
- Explore all aspects of financial institution regulation and disclosure
- Master the terminology of global risk and regulation
Financial institutions and supervisors around the world are increasingly recognizing how vital sound risk management practices are to both individual firms and the capital markets system as a whole. Savvy professionals recognize the need for authoritative and comprehensive training, and Foundations of Financial Risk delivers with expert-led education for those new to risk management.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Foundations of Financial Risk?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Finance and accounting > Finance and the finance industry
Where can I read a sample of Foundations of Financial Risk?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781119098058
Is Foundations of Financial Risk part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Wiley Finance
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Foundations of Financial Risk?
Christopher Donohue, Richard Apostolik,Wiley
Who is the Publisher of the book Foundations of Financial Risk?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Foundations of Financial Risk is available as paperback(ISBN 9781119098058) and ebook(ISBN 9781119106401) and ebook(ISBN 9781119106395)
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