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This chapter discusses the valuation of assets and liabilities under Solvency II. Given that strategic asset allocation and investment management are key aspects of an insurer’s business, especially ...

usiness firms use a financial analysis technique called asset vs. liability management (ALM) to mitigate risk due to a mismatch in their assets and liabilities. A mismatch occurs when assets and ...

Asset management is an integral part of accounting basics that deals with the monitoring and maintenance of valuable items owned by an individual or an entity. Assets contribute significantly to the ...

Assets represent any items owned by an individual or a business that have the potential to grow in value. Defining assets isn’t easy, as “any item” is a broad category that encompasses myriad items ...

Liabilities reflect what a company owes, crucial for evaluating its balance sheet. Understanding liabilities helps assess if a company’s asset growth matches its debts. Effective liability management ...