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Risk Management in Investment Management

Asset managers are exposed to a myriad of investment risks. This course explores the different risks and how they are properly identified, measured, managed and controlled. Various risk measurements are compared and contrasted including the Sharpe and information ratio. How these risk measures are used in portfolio performance will be addressed. Annual reports from various asset managers will be examined in the context of risk management. Major risk management cases will be explored.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify market and non-market risks
  • Recognize that risk management is a culture
  • Explain various risk measurements
  • Describe the procedures to control risk
  • Discuss major risk management cases related to asset managers including the credit crisis

Suggested Prerequisites:

  • Portfolio Management or equivalent knowledge

Program Level:Foundational

Advance Preparation: None

Computers and Financial Calculators: N/A

CPE Credits: 7