A concise introduction to financial risk management strategies, policies, and techniques This ideal guide for business professionals focuses on strategic and management issues associated with financial risk. Essentials of Financial Risk Management identifies risk-mitigation policies and strategies; suggestions for determining an organization's risk tolerance; and sources of risk associated with currency exchange rates, interest rates, credit exposure, commodity prices, and other related events. Examples illustrate risk scenarios and offer tips on an array of management alternatives, including changes in the way business is conducted and hedging strategies involving derivatives.
This book does a great job at familiarizing the reader with key considerations for Financial Risk Management(FRM) but it doesn't delve deep into the details of any one topic covered. It's more of an introduction to the key concepts of FRM. For a reader who is somewhat seasoned in FRM or is seeking more depth around the topic, this book is not for you.