Foundations of Financial Risk - An Overview of Financial Risk and Risk-based Financial 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.

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