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CAIIB ABM Module A & C By Ashish Sir Class 2

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What is the primary objective of Asset Liability Management (ALM) in a bank?

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ALM aims to manage the risk arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities in terms of maturity, interest rate, and currency, ensuring liquidity and profitability are balanced.

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What is the primary function of the 'Gap Report' in Asset Liability Management?

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It shows mismatches between rate-sensitive assets and liabilities.

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What does the term 'Net Interest Margin (NIM)' represent in banking?

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NIM is the difference between interest income earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, reflecting the bank's core profitability.

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What does 'Positive Gap' indicate in interest rate risk management?

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Assets reprice faster than liabilities in rising rate environments.

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How is the 'Duration Gap' used in interest rate risk management?

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Duration Gap measures the difference between the weighted average duration of assets and liabilities; a positive gap indicates the bank is exposed to falling interest rates, while a negative gap signals risk from rising rates.

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What is 'Negative Gap' in the context of bank balance sheet management?

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Liabilities reprice faster than assets, increasing cost of funds.

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What is the significance of the 'Repricing Gap' in ALM?

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Repricing Gap measures the difference between rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities within a given time bucket, helping banks assess exposure to interest rate changes.

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What is 'Funding Liquidity Risk' in a bank's treasury operations?

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Risk that a bank cannot meet its short-term financial obligations.

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