Risk Management and Financial Institutions (Wiley Finance)

Good overview of risk management Michael Wald A wonderful overview of financial risk management. I am not a financial analyst, but I can appreciate the clearly described systems put in place to adjust for risk. The book certainly gives the reader a greater appreciation of what financial analysts are considering when they look at a company's balance sheet.. "Disappointing" according to Jjimenez. Complex language and no details on exercises.. Five Stars David T Salazar Great primer for anyone interested in quantitative financial modeling

To be successful, all finance professionals need a solid understanding of risk. You'll find new coverage of timely subjects, such as central clearing, scenario analysis, enterprise risk management, and the latest regulatory issues—and gain access to a supplementary website with additional software and helpful learning aids. From the Back CoverAll Finance Professionals Need to Understand RiskCompanies must take risks to survive and prosper, but deciding which risks are acceptable, which are not, and what action to take is the tricky part. . Fully revised and updated, this top-selling book clarifies such complex topics as the diff erent types of financial institutions and how they are regulated, valuation and scenario analysis, credit risk, margin and collateral, volatility, and much more. Risk Management and Financial Institutions, written by one of the most respected authorities on financial risk management, is thorough

For complete information and comprehensive coverage of the latest industry issues and practices, Risk Management and Financial Institutions is an informative, authoritative guide.. There are new chapters on enterprise risk management and scenario analysis. This book provides a complete picture of the risk management industry and practice, with the most up to date information.Understand how risk affects different types of financial institutionsLearn the different types of risk and how they are managedStudy the most current regulatory issues that deal with riskRisk management is paramount with the dangers inherent in the financial system, and a deep understanding is essential for anyone working i

He has been a consultant to many North American, Japanese, and European fi nancial institutions, and is the author of three books, which are widely used by both practitioners and academics, and an associate editor of eight academic journals. JOHN C. HULLis the Maple Financial Professor of Derivatives and Risk Management at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and codirector of Rotman's Master of Finance program.