A.What are the key functions of asset-liability management?B.What are the key methods for measuring and managing liquidity risk?C.Briefly describe the mechanics of value at risk (VaR). What are the major problems associated with VaR?D.What are the key provisions of the Basel III standards?E.Briefly explain the concept of Enterprise Risk Management system.

What are the basic risks faced by financial intermediaries? Discuss each thoroughly.

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.

Discussion questions: What are the basic risks faced by financial intermediaries? Discuss each thoroughly.