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CAIIB ABM Module A & C By Ashish Sir Class 4

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

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ALM aims to manage the balance sheet risks arising from mismatches in assets and liabilities, ensuring liquidity, profitability, and solvency by optimizing the risk-return trade-off.

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What is the concept of Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book (IRRBB)?

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Risk of loss from interest rate movements affecting banking book.

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How is Net Interest Margin (NIM) calculated?

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NIM is calculated as (Interest Income − Interest Expense) / Average Earning Assets × 100, and it measures the profitability of a bank's lending and borrowing activities.

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What is Repricing Risk in the context of ALM?

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Risk arising when assets and liabilities reprice at different times.

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What does the term 'Gap Analysis' refer to in the context of ALM?

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Gap Analysis measures the difference between rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities over a given time horizon, helping banks assess their exposure to interest rate risk.

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What is Basis Risk in interest rate risk management?

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Risk from imperfect correlation between different interest rate indices.

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What is a Positive Gap in ALM and what does it indicate?

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A Positive Gap exists when Rate Sensitive Assets (RSA) exceed Rate Sensitive Liabilities (RSL), indicating that rising interest rates will benefit the bank by increasing its net interest income.

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What is Yield Curve Risk in ALM?

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Risk from unexpected changes in shape of the yield curve.

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