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Assume that have recently been appointed as a member of the Financial Risk Management team of your organisation. For the purpose of this research paper, select a company of your choice, in Zambia or an international firm and evaluate how well the company manages its financial risk by addressing the following issues.  Identify and explain the main financial risks the company is exposed to and explain the methods you used to identify the financial risks. In reference to the financial risks identified part (1) above, make recommendations to the company whether it should hedge 100% of the risks, or part of the risk or none at all. Give justification for each of your recommendations. Assume you recommend some hedging in part (2) explain the specific hedging strategies (internal or external) the company will apply to mitigate the specific financial risks.

Risk Management in Accounting: ABC Insurance Company is evaluating its financial risks. Discuss the identification and assessment of financial risks in the insurance industry. Propose risk mitigation strategies and explain the role of internal control systems in managing risks. How can risk management contribute to the stability of an insurance company? Objective Type Question: What is the primary purpose of risk mitigation strategies in accounting? a) To eliminate all risks b) To transfer risks to external parties c) To reduce the impact or likelihood of risks d) To ignore potential risks

Provide real-world example of an organization you are familiar with employing financial investment strategies with attention to mitigating risk

Distinguish between the activities of retail and investment banks and discuss howthis has an impact on their approaches to risk management.

select a well-established financial institution with a regional or international presence and conduct an analysis of the following: Corporate Culture Explain your understanding of corporate governance commenting on the institution’s approach to corporate governance principles. Comment on any current trends or reforms which may have affected the operations of the institution. 2. Management of risks Select two (2) major risks which the financial institution is exposed to, providing a synopsis of the impact of those risks. Comment on relevant strategies/ framework adopted by the institution to manage those risks. 3. Compliance Programme  The role of the Compliance department commenting on the effectiveness of the current Compliance function.

Describe the services and characteristics that are of prime importance to you in a financial institution.

how does investment bank work

Write an essay about: How is risk described in finance? What methods can be used by financial services firms to manage risk? Provide in text references. Cannot exceed 500 words

a)discuss the following risks: operational risk, model risk, liquidity risk, accounting risk, legal risk, tax risk, regulatory risk, settlement (Herstatt) risk, systemic risk    b)compare and contrast view-driven risk management and needs-driven risk management.     c)identify the key players in the risk management industry, and discuss how risk management requirements and practices differ amongst these key players.   d)discuss some important organizational considerations for an effective risk management system.  e)explain what is meant by enterprise risk management, and compare and contrast it with decentralized risk management.

‘Financial intermediaries are vital to a well-functioning financial system’. Criticallyanalyse this statement. If you could come with a deeply reply please

The investment banker does all of the following except a. make long-term investments for banking institutions b. advise clients c. bear the risk of selling a security issue d. act as a middleman between the issuer and buyer of a new security

(a) Distinguish between the activities of retail and investment banks and discuss howthis has an impact on their approaches to risk management. (b) Explain liquidity risk and credit risk faced by banks and discuss how banks managethese risks