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IGNOU MMPB-04 (July 2025 – January 2026) Assignment Questions
1. Discuss the major types of risks faced by banks, and explain the frameworks and tools used to manage these risks effectively.
2. Define credit risk in the context of Banks. Why is it important for banks to manage credit risk effectively? Using suitable examples, discuss how a bank can reduce its exposure to credit risk through the implementation of robust credit policies and procedures.
3. Discuss the different types of market risk models used in banks to quantify exposure to market-related risks. Meet the Manager of Bank of your choice and find out how the bank measures and manages market risk.
4. Define Operational Risk in the context of banks. Discuss the various types of operational risks as categorised by the Basel Committee. Also, elaborate the key principles of effective operational risk management as laid down by the Basel Committee.
5. Write Short Notes on:
a) Basel III Accord
b) Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)
c) Risk Pricing
d) Marginal Risk Capital
IGNOU MMPB-04 (July 2024 – January 2025) Assignment Questions
1. Meet the Bank Manager of your choice and discuss with her/him the need for risk management in Banks. Also find out the process and steps in managing risk of Banks. Write a note on your discussions.
2. What are Credit Derivatives? Explain their benefits? Discuss the different types of Credit Derivatives.
3. What is Market Risk? Explain the factors contributing to the market risk. Describe how market risk is measured by the Banks.
4. What is Operational Risk? What is its relevance for banks? Discuss the Principles of Operational Risk Management.
5. What is the purpose of ‘Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process’ (ICAAP) Document? Describe the main sections of ICAAP document prepared by Banks.




