IGNOU MS 494 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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MS 494 (July 2024 - January 2025) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code:MS-494

Course Title:Risk Management in Banks

Assignment Code:MS-494/TMA/JAN/2025

Coverage:All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2025 session is 30th April, 2025 and for July 2025 session is 31 October, 2025.

1. 'Risk is inherent in the banking business and is unavoidable'. In light of this statement, discuss various types of risks to which banks are exposed.

2. Explain the concept of credit ratings and their significance in credit risk management. With the help of an example, illustrate how credit risk can be effectively managed through portfolio diversification.

3. Discuss the various types of interest rate derivatives and their applications while providing relevant illustrations. Also, explain the concept of immunization in the context of managing interest rate risk and its practical significance.

4. Compare the Basic Indicator Approach and the Standardised Approach for operational risk management, highlighting their qualifying criteria, advantages, and disadvantages.

5. Explain the concept of stress testing in banking risk management and discuss the various approaches used to conduct stress tests. Also, explain how credit risk mitigants can be identified.

MS 494 (July 2024 - January 2025) - ENGLISH

Course Code: MS-494 

Course Title : Risk Management in Banks

Assignment Code:MS-494/TMA/JAN/2025

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2025 session is 30th April, 2025 and for July 2025 session is 31st October, 2025.

1. 'Risk is inherent in the banking business and is unavoidable'. In light of this statement, discuss various types of risks to which banks are exposed.

2. Explain the concept of credit ratings and their significance in credit risk management. With the help of an example, illustrate how credit risk can be effectively managed through portfolio diversification.

3. Discuss the various types of interest rate derivatives and their applications while providing relevant illustrations. Also, explain the concept of immunization in the context of managing interest rate risk and its practical significance.

4. Compare the Basic Indicator Approach and the Standardised Approach for operational risk management, highlighting their qualifying criteria, advantages, and disadvantages.

5. Explain the concept of stress testing in banking risk management and discuss the various approaches used to conduct stress tests. Also, explain how credit risk mitigants can be identified.

MS 495 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-494

Course Title : Risk Management in Banks

Assignment Code : MS-494/TMA/JAN/2026

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the Coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2026 session is 30th April, 2026 and for July 2026 session is 31st October, 2026.

1. Discuss the concept of 'Risk Management'? Discuss the different types of risks faced by organizations.

2. What do you mean by 'Credit Risk'? Why is credit risk management important for banks? Explain the main sources of credit risk faced by banks.

3. What is 'Liquidity Risk' in banks? Explain the main causes of liquidity risk. How do banks measure and manage liquidity risk?

4. Explain 'Operational Risk Management'? Explain the main steps involved in the operational risk management process.

5. What is meant by 'Risk Reporting' in banks? Explain why regular reporting of banking risks is important.

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