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"Financial Risk Management: Navigating a Dynamic Landscape" offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, assessing, and mitigating financial risks in today's rapidly changing environment. This book explores the fundamental types of financial risks—including market, credit, liquidity, operational, and legal and regulatory risks—providing insights into their impact on an organization's financial stability and strategic goals. It emphasizes the importance of managing these risks to protect assets, maintain profitability, and achieve long-term success.
The book delves into specific risk types, such as credit risk, which arises from borrower defaults, and market risk, which involves fluctuations in asset prices, interest rates, and currencies. It addresses liquidity risk, highlighting strategies for converting assets to cash efficiently, and operational risk, which covers internal failures or external events. The book also explores legal and regulatory risks, stressing robust compliance and regulatory engagement.
Tracing the evolution of financial risk management, the book highlights key frameworks like the Basel Accords, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Strategic Risk Management (SRM), offering readers tools to align risk management with strategic objectives. It presents methodologies for risk identification and assessment, from qualitative tools like brainstorming to quantitative approaches like scenario analysis and stress testing.
Johan Van Rooyen
Prof. Dr. Johan van Rooyen is a seasoned academic, author, and consultant with a passion for bridging the gap between theory and practice in Higher Education, Finance, Risk Management, and Project Management. With a PhD in Finance and over two decades of experience, Dr. van Rooyen is a recognized authority in his field, offering invaluable insights into the marriage of banking and project management to drive sustainable growth.
Dr. van Rooyen’s work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making him a sought-after educator and mentor. He has authored numerous books and research papers, including his latest endeavor: a comprehensive guide on integrating financial risk management with strategic project planning. His dedication to financial literacy extends beyond academia, as he is currently developing a textbook designed to teach financial principles to children at all educational levels.
A devoted family man, Dr. van Rooyen draws inspiration from his wife, Dr. Nitayapa Nandhakwang, and their boy Aden. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is deeply engaged in addressing global challenges, such as Financial Literacy, Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility, with a particular focus on areas like Central and Southeast Asia.
As a renowned figure in international academic circles, Dr. van Rooyen is frequently invited to speak at major global education conferences. His expertise and insights are highly valued across various regions, including Asia, Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring his reputation as a leading educator, and thought leader in his field. Dr. van Rooyen’s innovative work continues to shape the future of finance and project management, empowering individuals and organizations worldwide.
