hrishikesh bhattacharya

This book provides a thorough analysis of capital strategies, asset–liabilities management, and lending strategies within the overall framework of a lending organization. It presents methadologies for risk analysis, credit appraisal, and lending decisions with specific examples. Taking into account recent global developments, this revised edition includes three new chapters which discuss the impact of capital regulation on the risk attiude and profitability of banks, strategies to protect banks from a liquidity crisis, and the need for a portfolio approach in developing models for credit exposure and loan management within a risk–return framework. Using real life examples and case studies, this book imparts students and prefessionals wih required skills to manage finance and credit in banking and related fields in the financial sector. It is essential reading for researchers, aspiring and practising chartered accountants, bankers, financial analysts, and credit managers.