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RAROC and profit planning

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What does RAROC stand for in banking?

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RAROC stands for Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital. It measures the return on capital after adjusting for the risks undertaken by a bank or business unit.

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What is the full form of RARORAC?

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Risk-Adjusted Return on Risk-Adjusted Capital

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How is RAROC calculated?

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RAROC is calculated as Risk-Adjusted Net Income divided by Economic Capital. The formula is: RAROC = (Revenue – Costs – Expected Losses) / Economic Capital.

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What does profit planning in banks primarily focus on?

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Setting income, cost, and capital targets for future periods

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What is the primary purpose of RAROC in bank management?

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RAROC helps banks assess the profitability of business lines on a risk-adjusted basis, enabling performance comparison across different units with varying risk profiles.

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Which risk types are typically included in economic capital calculation?

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Credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks

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What is Economic Capital in the context of RAROC?

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Economic Capital is the amount of capital a bank estimates it needs to cover unexpected losses at a given confidence level, typically 99.9%, over a one-year horizon.

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What is Risk-Adjusted Return on Capital abbreviated as?

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RAROC

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