Students will develop the skills to effectively manage the risk-return tradeoff inherent in a large financial institution, such as a bank. While there are a number of financial risks which need to be considered in managing a bank, students will focus on capital risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Students will also gain an appreciation of the impact that international and national prudential regulations have on this risk-return tradeoff; particularly in terms of the role of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). The second objective is for students to develop and apply independent research skills applicable to risk management in financial institutions. Thus, this unit incorporates the planning and execution of a substantial research based project relating to key risks of banks.