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As institutional shareholders increase pressure on value creation and as central banks around the world are forcing banks to improve their ALM capabilities, the time has come for every banker to master the tools of "Asset and Liability Management," and the control of value creation and risk. Written for a general business audience by Jean Dermine, an INSEAD expert, "Asset and Liability Management" is a complete toolbox for those wishing to get to grips with the subject. Unique in its concise, clear and accessible presentation of the concepts, the book steers clear of complex mathematics and presents the tools in an intuitive and simple way by using modern, visual, educational techniques. The book sheds light on questions such as: how do the various pieces of the bank puzzle fit with one another?how does each piece of the bank contribute to value creation?how does one ensure that risks are being controlled?how do you evaluate performances on a risk-adjusted basis?how do you price loans to secure the creation of value? It also includes discussions on profit-center management, pricing credit risk and loan provisioning, and the management of interest rate and liquidity risks. Threading through the book are a set of exercises with solutions to measure understanding of the concepts as they build on each other. Packaged with the book is a step-by-step tutorial CD-ROM that focuses on visuals, and exercises with built-in solutions. This can be used as a stand-alone self-learning device or as a tool after reading the book to test and reinforce the concepts learnt.

Over the last 30 years, the capital markets industry has undergone an unprecedented transformation, from an industry of capital restrictions and limited hedging instruments to one that is now as wildly diverse as it is dynamic. The increasing complexity of the markets has left many individuals struggling to keep up with the rate of change and ever-growing options available to them. "Capital Market Instruments" enables you to keep on track with the latest developments. It contains valuable insights into practical techniques and applications used today, as well as shedding light on what can be expected in the future. It also highlights the scope and significance of these techniques in the marketplace. As a concise introduction to some of the important issues in the capital markets, it places emphasis on fixed income instruments and related products, as well as covering fundamental concepts in equity market analysis, foreign exchange and money markets, and other derivative instruments. "Capital Market Instruments" will prove an invaluable guide for practitioners and students alike, enabling readers to understand the latest instruments and models and apply methods that will keep them abreast with the latest market practices. "Capital Market Instruments" is a concise yet detailed guide to the mathematics of the debt and equity capital markets, and one that will prove essential reading for current and potential market practitioners. It emphasizes the practical applications of analytical and valuation techniques that are fundamental to an understanding of both the bond and equity markets. A wide range of topics is covered, from yield curve modelling and index-linked bonds tocorporate ratio analysis. "Capital Market Instruments" provides clear understanding of key financial concepts, mathematical techniques and market analysis, illustrated with worked examples and case studies of real-world events at a number of investment banks.