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CAIIB ABM Module A & C By Ashish Sir Class 9

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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 risk arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities in terms of maturity, interest rate, and currency, ensuring liquidity and profitability.

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What is the full form of ALCO in banking?

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Asset Liability Committee managing balance sheet risks

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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, indicating a bank's core profitability.

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What is 'Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book (IRRBB)'?

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Risk of loss due to interest rate changes on banking book exposures

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What is 'Duration Gap' in the context of interest rate risk management?

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Duration Gap is the difference between the weighted average duration of assets and weighted average duration of liabilities; a positive gap indicates the bank is exposed to losses when interest rates rise.

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What is the 'Bucket' concept used in ALM gap analysis?

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Time bands grouping assets and liabilities by maturity for repricing analysis

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How is 'Modified Duration' calculated and what does it measure?

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Modified Duration = Macaulay Duration / (1 + yield/n); it measures the percentage change in a bond's price for a 1% change in yield, helping quantify interest rate sensitivity.

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What is a 'Positive Gap' in repricing gap analysis?

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Rate-sensitive assets exceed rate-sensitive liabilities in a period

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