A comprehensive guide to the complex discipline of credit risk management The Handbook of Credit Risk Management presents a comprehensive overview of the practice of credit risk management (CRM) for a large institution. The authors introduce readers to credit risk by defining it, outlining how institutions are exposed to it, explaining why its management is critical to the success of an institution, and why an institution's organizational structure matters. Written a straightforward and accessible style-and presented in a logical format that is consistent with a commonly employed risk management framework-this reliable resource offers a holistic treatment of CRM. Covers the essential aspects of CRM from origination and credit risk assessment to portfolio management and distribution Contains an in-depth analysis of the recent financial crisis and illustrates how the violation of basic CRM principles led to the debacle Designed for both busy professionals who needs to learn about CRM independently as well as students looking to gain a better understanding of it The rise of credit risk measurement and the credit derivatives market started in the early 1990s and has grown ever since. For anyone associated with this field, understanding credit risk measurement as a discipline is now more important than ever. The Handbook of Credit Risk Management can help you achieve this goal.