Essays about: "international risk management in banks"

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  1. 11. Credit derivatives in Swedish banks : Both sides of the coin

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Karin Boman; Émile Sohier; [2011]
    Keywords : Credit derivatives; credit default swap; collateralized debt obligation; Swedish banks; risk management; hedging; central clearing; OTC;

    Abstract : Background: The financial crisis of 2007-2010 had a massive impact on the financial markets worldwide. The crisis was partly blamed on the credit derivatives collateralized debt obligations and credit default swaps. These instruments were used to create leverage and speculation, which led to uncertainty in the financial system worldwide. READ MORE

  3. 12. IFRS 7: Disclosure of Financial Instruments Do European banks comply with the new standard in terms of credit risk and risk management?

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : GIAN CARLO DE LA PAZ; SVEN STECK; [2011]
    Keywords : Disclosure; Financial Reporting; IFRS7; Investor Confidence; Total Shareholder Return;

    Abstract : With the increasing complexity of banking operations, the demand for extensive disclosure has advanced over the years. In 2007, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has consolidated and expanded disclosure requirements related to financial instruments in IFRS7. READ MORE

  4. 13. Internal Adoption of Basel II in a Centralized Bank

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anneli Lindgren; Meryem Celik; [2009-06-23T13:18:18Z]
    Keywords : Nordea; Basel II; Business Credits; Capital Requirement;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: Basel II is a regulatory framework introduced by the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision. Its aim is to improve international capital supervision. Banks have to apply this legislation in order to have a sufficient level of capital in case of unexpected defaults. READ MORE

  5. 14. BASEL II and SOLVENCY II

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Eléonore Leurent; Tobias Voigt; [2007]
    Keywords : Financial regulations; Supervision models;

    Abstract : Financial crises, liberalization of financial markets, globalization and more and more sophisticated financial products necessitate appropriate regulations within the financial industry. Nowadays, ever-growing international trading is all the more linked to financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies. READ MORE

  6. 15. Currency Risk Management - A case study of two Swedish mid-corps

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Anna Hallgren; Nils-Petter Ljung; Linda Temler; [2006]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Foreign exchange risk is inevitable for companies that are involved in international business (in foreign exchange). Many Swedish companies are dependent on international trade and it is, therefore, important that they manage the foreign exchange risk in an appropriate way. READ MORE