PRAISE FOR THE HANDBOOK OF CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

“Bouteillé and Coogan-Pushner successfully capture the basics of credit risk with this straightforward, easy-to-read script providing a comprehensive overview of credit instruments and modern risk practices. A recommended study for those focused upon learning the nuts and bolts of credit risk management.”

—Loretta M. Hennessey, Partner, S2+ Advisors, and first chair, International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers (IACPM)

“Credit is the lifeblood of commerce and economic growth. Yet the risk it generates has caused the collapse of businesses, financial institutions and even sovereign entities. Understanding and managing credit risk is therefore an essential skill and this Handbook provides a very approachable, solid and comprehensive basis to do so.”

—Dr. Davide Crippa, Chief Risk Officer, Maybank Singapore

“A primer on credit risk for the student, risk manager, and finance professional. Comprehensive and approachable, with practical applications for managing single name credit exposure to enterprise-wide credit risk.

—Ellen Dion, Global Treasurer, AmTrust Financial Services Inc

“I wish I had this resource available when I began my career decades ago in credit risk management!”

—Jeffrey Satenstein, Managing Director and Senior Financial Officer (retired), JPMorgan Chase Investment Bank

Discover an accessible and comprehensive overview of credit risk management

In the newly revised Second Edition of The Handbook of Credit Risk Management: Originating, Assessing, and Managing Credit Exposures, veteran financial risk experts Sylvain Bouteillé and Dr. Diane Coogan-Pushner deliver a holistic roadmap to credit risk management (CRM) ideal for students and the busy professional.

The authors have created an accessible and practical CRM resource consistent with a commonly implemented risk management framework. Divided into four sections—Origination, Credit Assessment, Portfolio Management, and Mitigation and Transfer—the book explains why CRM is critical to the success of large institutions and why organizational structure matters.

The Second Edition of The Handbook of Credit Risk Management also includes:

• Newly updated and enriched data, charts, and content
• Three brand new chapters on consumer finance, state and local credit risk, and sovereign risk
• New ancillary material designed to support higher education and bank credit training educators, including case studies, quizzes, and slides

Perfect for risk managers, corporate treasurers, auditors, and credit risk underwriters, this latest edition of The Handbook of Credit Risk Management will also prove to be an invaluable addition to the libraries of financial analysts, regulators, portfolio managers, and actuaries seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date guide on credit risk management.