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Asset Liability Management for Banking Risk

This course is part of Financial Analysis & Reporting Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze liquidity gaps and asset–liability mismatches in banking.
Evaluate interest rate risk using duration and cash flow techniques.
Apply ALM strategies to improve profitability and financial stability.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master Asset and Liability Management (ALM) techniques used by banks to manage liquidity, interest rate risk, and balance sheet profitability. Learn how financial institutions analyze funding gaps, measure risk exposure, and maintain financial stability in changing market conditions.

This course provides a practical introduction to Asset and Liability Management in banking and financial institutions. You’ll learn how banks manage asset–liability mismatches, evaluate liquidity gaps, and assess the impact of interest rate movements on profitability and financial performance. Throughout the course, you’ll explore key ALM concepts including Net Interest Income (NII), liquidity gap analysis, bond duration, Yield to Maturity, and cash flow-based risk assessment. You’ll also examine how interest rate shifts influence balance sheet exposure and how banks use ALM strategies to optimize funding structures while controlling financial risk. What makes this course unique is its banking-focused and application-driven approach that connects theoretical finance concepts with real-world treasury and balance sheet management practices. Learners gain practical insights into how financial institutions monitor liquidity, manage capital, and evaluate interest rate sensitivity in dynamic financial environments. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently interpret ALM reports, analyze liquidity and interest rate risks, evaluate profitability impacts, and apply practical ALM techniques used in banking and financial risk management.

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This module introduces the fundamental concepts of Asset and Liability Management (ALM) in banking and financial institutions. It explains the importance of managing balance sheet risks, maintaining adequate capital, and understanding mismatches between assets and liabilities. Learners explore how banks monitor funding gaps, manage liquidity exposure, and establish risk limits to maintain financial stability.

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5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 48 minutes

Asset and Liability Management10 minutes
Capital Management System10 minutes
Periodic and Mismatch Asset and Liability10 minutes
Gap Limit Percentage Of Total Funding11 minutes
Liquidity Gap Report7 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction to ALM and Capital Framework10 minutes
Understanding Balance Sheet Mismatches10 minutes
Foundations of Asset & Liability Management30 minutes

This module focuses on liquidity management and interest income analysis within the ALM framework. Learners explore liquidity gap reporting, Net Interest Income (NII), and the impact of interest rate movements on bank profitability. The module also introduces bond valuation concepts such as Macaulay Duration and Yield to Maturity to help understand interest rate sensitivity.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 48 minutes

Liquidity Gap Report Continues8 minutes
Revised Interest Income (NII)10 minutes
Revised Interest Income (NII) Continues10 minutes
Macaulay Duration in Bond Duration9 minutes
Calculation YTM in Bond Duration11 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Liquidity Gap Reporting and Interpretation10 minutes
Bond Duration and Yield Fundamentals10 minutes
Liquidity Risk and Interest Income Analysis10 minutes

This module examines practical ALM techniques used to manage interest rate risk and balance sheet exposure. It covers cash flow analysis, rate shift calculations, and interest rate scenario evaluation. Learners develop an understanding of how financial institutions assess interest rate sensitivity and maintain a balanced asset–liability structure to optimize profitability while controlling risk.