Investment Risk Management Strategies
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Which aspect does credit risk mainly refer to?

  • Possibility of tax reliefs.
  • Assistance in risk transfer.
  • Facilitation of rapid recovery from risks.
  • Failure of the counter-party to honor its side of the contract. (correct)
  • What is the main goal of financial risk management as described in the text?

  • Maximize costs associated with renegotiation of debt.
  • Avoid restructuring of capital.
  • Avoid loss of reputation in the financial markets. (correct)
  • Minimize shareholders' wealth.
  • In financial risk management, what is the purpose of risk transference strategy?

  • Minimize risk exposure in figures.
  • Turn losses into tax reliefs.
  • Shift risk to another party. (correct)
  • Assist in risk acceptance.
  • Which type of risk is considered the biggest risk that financial institutions take according to the text?

    <p>Credit risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does settlement risk occur?

    <p>After the contract's settlement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does financial risk management aim to reduce costs associated with credit risk in derivative transactions?

    <p>By ensuring contracts are honored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of traditional credit (loans) risk compared to trading credit risk?

    <p>Pre-settlement risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is credit risk considered a significant factor in financial institutions?

    <p>'It is by far the biggest they take.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is settlement risk related to in trading transactions?

    <p>Trading counter-party default at settlement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does credit risk impact derivative transactions according to the text?

    <p>'There can be costs for replacing existing contracts.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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