Essentials of Financial Risk Management (Essentials Series) [Paperback]

Karen A. Horcher (Author)

Book Description

Series: Essentials Series | Publication Date: April 20, 2005

A concise introduction to financial risk management strategies, policies, and techniques
This ideal guide for business professionals focuses on strategic and management issues associated with financial risk. Essentials of Financial Risk Management identifies risk-mitigation policies and strategies; suggestions for determining an organization's risk tolerance; and sources of risk associated with currency exchange rates, interest rates, credit exposure, commodity prices, and other related events. Examples illustrate risk scenarios and offer tips on an array of management alternatives, including changes in the way business is conducted and hedging strategies involving derivatives.

Editorial Reviews

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"After finishing this book, I have a greater appreciation and a better understanding of the complexities of financial risk management." (Strategic Finance, October 2006)

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ESSENTIALS OF Financial Risk Management

Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments and technologies in balancing scorecards.

"The author has done an excellent job of covering the broad and complex subject of financial risk management in a manner that is engaging and informative. Her generous use of practical examples throughout the book makes the concepts understandable and relevant to all levels of business professionals."
—Melanie Rupp Assistant Vice President and Senior Project Manager, Basel 2 Credit Risk Management, HSBC Bank Canada

"Risk has many faces in today's global economy. If you are involved in managing or overseeing major change initiatives, you need to consider all aspects, and this book provides you with a comprehensive framework."
—Stephanie Sharp President, Ferax Consulting Corp Lead Negotiator and Deal Architect for major change initiatives

"Essentials of Financial Risk Management provides a solid overview of the wide range of issues that an organization must deal with in today's global business. Pure financial issues in areas of currency and interest exposure are discussed. In addition, Karen keeps the focus on other operating risks and the potential financial impact in areas such as people and process management. A good book for both financial and operating managers."
—Nick A. Shepherd, FCMC, CGA, FCCA President and CEO, EduVision Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471706167
• ISBN-13: 978-0471706168
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,819,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NEVER AGAIN-- did not receive shipment, October 11, 2008

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Had to reorder from another company--- lost shipment in transit since I paid for faster shipping-- and they still shipped it through the US Mail and it was not delivered in time for my paper. Very Dissapointed and probably will not order again.