1. Outline

This book is divided into the following chapters: Chapter 2 deals with all topics relevant for bank management and steering, for strategy, and especially for the risk-return management. In this chapter, business models are discussed. In Chap. 3 the economic and political situation is discussed; the regulatory framework and the development of the philosophy within the Basel Accords, specifically Basel III, are presented. Chapters 4–6 deal with Credit Risk (loans) and Counterparty Credit Risk (derivatives). Risk and return relevant topics such as risk-adjusted pricing and the underlying parameters are illustrated. Risk models are presented. Chapter 7 deals with Market Risk, whereas Chap. 8 deals with Operational Risk. In Chap. 9 Asset Liability Management is discussed.