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Fundamentals of Financial Risk provides an overview of financial risks and highlights the importance of risk management in the current financial marketplace. It introduces different types of financial and non-financial risk, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, compliance and conduct risk.
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100% online
AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
28 Oct 2024
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,600.00
This subject provides an overview of financial risks and highlights the importance of risk management in the current financial marketplace. It introduces different types of financial and non-financial risk, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, compliance and conduct risk. This subject also discusses and analyses the lessons learnt from the most prominent financial disasters of the past thirty years.
With the use of case studies, students explore the drivers and consequences of types of financial and non-financial risk, analyse common models used to measure and assess these risks, and discuss possible risk management measures and strategies.
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On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
There is no prescribed text for this subject. Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FIN201 Quantitative Applications in Finance or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIN204 Fundamentals of Financial Risk.
Students may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects:
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