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Title: Credit Risk Modeling: Theory and Applications

Authors: Lando, David

9 Chapters Included in Collection

Collection Price:

GARP Member:
USD $40

Affiliate & Non-Member:
USD $45


GARP Risk Review

The October/November 2008 GARP Risk Review is now live! 

 

Click here to view the issue.


Latest Blog

Lessons Learned from a Volatile Year

If you would like to submit a blog for consideration to post to our website please send it to researchcenter@garp.com


Risk Resources 

GARP's new Risk Resources online link library is your gateway to a wealth of resources in all areas of financial risk management, including:

  • Islamic Finance
  • Credit Risk
  • Operational Risk
  • Energy Risk
  • Market Risk

Click below to access it today!

 

 

What's New for the Week of October 14, 2008?



Turbulence in the Global Financial System Webpage

Our global financial system is going through a period of extreme turbulence and uncertainty. To help our members understand the financial crisis, we have created the Turbulence in the Global Financial System webpage in order to:

  • Address the latest news and developments in the current financial crisis
  • Inform you of the effects and what is occurring around the world
  • Provide you with a platform to voice your opinions and join the conversation to influence our future
  • Offer you free readings and resources to gain more insight on the evolving situation

We will be adding more information to this page over the next few weeks.

Click here to access the Turbulence in the Global Financial System webpage.

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2008 FRM Exam Registration Ends this Wednesday, October 15, 2008 (11:59PM EDT)

 

Earning your FRM allows you to:

  • Be recognized as a leader in financial risk management.
  • Gain access to senior risk management jobs.
  • Differentiate yourself from your peers.

Become an FRM.

Registration for the 2008 FRM Exam closes at 11:59PM EDT on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.

Click here for more information and to register.  Read More



Career Opportunities at GARP

Given the market turmoil over the last 18+ months, the profession of financial risk management has come under the spotlight. The need to research and develop new programs and ideas around risk-related issues has increased dramatically. GARP has been asked to play a global role in fulfilling this need. However, we must add to our professional staff in order to do so.

We are currently looking to fill professional positions at our US offices located in Jersey City, NJ and Houston, TX and our UK office in London.

Associate, Business Development – Academic Markets

Associate, Market Media Updates

Network Administrator

Risk Management Analyst

Senior Risk Management Analyst

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GARP's 4th Economic Capital Road Show

  

 

New York Road Show was a huge success!

Next destination? London!

Register today to avoid disappointment!

A series of practical workshops, led by senior practitioners & industry experts, examining the latest tools, techniques and best practices surrounding economic and regulatory capital allocation within a financial institution.

Don't Forget!
Early Registration Discounts are available for all locations.

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Next Big Event: GARP's 5th Annual Asia Pacific Convention!


What will you gain, discover and make use of by attending GARP’s 2008 Asia Pacific Convention? Here are some highlights:

  • The Deputy CEO of the HKMA will give his views on the lessons learnt from the US sub-prime fall out, the impact on Asia markets and the role of risk professionals
  • Risk management tools and techniques under the spotlight from the Group Chief Credit Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, the Chief Administrative Office at Morgan Stanley IM and the CFO at Shinsei Bank – hear from the most senior risk professionals!
  • Stress testing and liquidity risk come under the spotlight from UBS, Deutsche Bank, Citi and Credit Suisse
  • Bank of Japan, Petronas and Fidelity give their views on ERM and risk integration
  • AIG and ING representatives address the issues of regulators and regulated to create a culture of risk awareness
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Employer Spotlight: Infinium Securities

Infinium Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toronto based Infinium Group, is a leading independent electronic trading firm specializing in alternative quantitative and arbitrage strategies. Our success begins with strong principles, the best people and an ongoing commitment to excellence. We trade a variety of strategies on all major North American markets including; NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX, AMEX, and the CME, as well as Options, Currencies and European trading. To learn more about Infinium Securities and see current job postings,  Read More



How to Handle a Payment-Related Issue with GARP

In keeping our members' customer experience our top priority, any payment-related issues with GARP should be directed to GARP in order to resolve the matter efficiently. Read More

  Upcoming Meetings 

   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
   Chapter Meeting

   October 15, 2008

   Taipei, Taiwan Chapter Meeting
   October 20, 2008

   Ontario Chapter's Weekly FRM
   Study Group Session

   October 20, 2008

   Karachi, Pakistan Chapter
   Meeting 

   October 21, 2008

   New York Chapter Meeting
   October 30, 2008

   Click here to view all upcoming
   meetings!

  Conventions & Conferences

   5th Annual Asia Pacific Convention
   November 19-21, 2008 

   10th Annual Risk Management
   Convention & Exhibition

   February 10-11, 2009 

  Training Workshops

   Portfolio Management for the
   Buy-Side - New York   

   October 20-21 

   Operational Risk Measurement
   & Management - London

   October 20-22, 2008

   Volatility Trading - New York
   October 27, 2008

   Register Early & Save!

   Discounts End October 16th:

   Active Portfolio Management
  
November 27-28, 2008

   Discounts End October 23rd:

   Essentials of Shariah
   Compliant Finance

   December 4-5, 2008


Click here to view our entire calendar!
New Job Opportunities:

AVP, Credit Risk – Financial Institutions
Scotiabank

Director, Credit Policy - Traded Products
Scotiabank

Energy Analyst (Consulting)
Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc

Head of Consumer Credit Risk
SeBA International

Head of Forecasting, MI and Basel II
SeBA International

Manager, Risk Assessment
Pembina Pipeline Corporation

Market Risk ALM Manager
Union Bank of California

Market Risk/Product Control - Investment Bank
Analytic Recruiting, Inc

Principal, Model Validation
Fannie Mae

Private Equity/Venture Capital Funds-Investment
Analytic Recruiting, Inc

Special Assets Risk Manager
Silverton Bank

Sr. Analyst, Investments Reporting - Public Sector
Genworth Financial

Sr. Analyst, Market Risk
PSP Investments

Sr. Financial Engineer
Fannie Mae

Sr. Risk Analyst, Commodities
RBC

Supervising Actuary, International Annuity Business
Genworth Financial

VP - Senior Analyst
Moody's

Click here to visit the GARP Career Center
 

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