An Introduction to Operational Risk (Bloomberg Financial)

In the spirit of enterprise risk management, the reader will benefit from an integral treatment of the three pillars of internal performance measurement in a financial institution: Funds transfer pricing; Economic capital; and Expense allocation. Basel II is covered from the perspective of improved financial and operational performance. The reader will be introduced to the concept of 'balanced scorecards', a new approach of balancing financial and non-financial drivers of performance. This title addresses segment reporting and examines the issues and pitfalls of comparing performances across units and institutions as well as factors related to performance and compensation in financial institutions. It is a recommended read for chief financial officers, treasurers, financial analysts, accountants, chief risk officers, risk managers, auditors and management consultants engaged in financial consulting to financial institutions.