Reading 10

Analysis of Financial Institutions

6 modules 27 min
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Exam Focus

This topic review covers financial analysis techniques that are specific to banks and insurance companies. Know the CAMELS framework of analysis for a bank (this is the main focus of the topic review). Also know and be able to interpret the key ratios in analyzing both P&C and L&H insurance companies.

Modules

  1. Module 10.1Financial InstitutionsDescribe how financial institutions differ from other companies. · Describe key aspects of financial regulations of financial institutions.2 min · 2 LOS
  2. Module 10.2Capital Adequacy and Asset QualityExplain the CAMELS (capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity) approach to analyzing a bank, including key6 min · 1 LOS
  3. Module 10.3Management Capabilities and Earnings Quality2 min
  4. Module 10.4Liquidity Position and Sensitivity to Market Risk3 min
  5. Module 10.5Other FactorsAnalyze a bank based on financial statements and other factors. · Describe other factors to consider in analyzing a bank.6 min · 2 LOS
  6. Module 10.6Insurance CompaniesDescribe key ratios and other factors to consider in analyzing an insurance company.8 min · 1 LOS
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