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Quantitative Asset and Liability Modelling 2 - ACST307

The topics covered in this unit include: an introduction to stochastic processes; martingales; an introduction to stochastic calculus; Ito's lemma; forwards, futures, swaps and options; arbitrage-free pricing via replicating portfolio and risk neutral probability measures; the Girsanov theorem; the Black-Scholes option pricing model for European and exotic options; the 'Greeks' and dynamic hedging; term structure of interest rates; relations among short rates, forward rates and zero-coupon bonds; interest rate models; firm-value; and intensity-based credit risk models. Students gaining a grade of credit or higher in both ACST306 and ACST307 are eligible for exemption from subject CT8 of the professional exams of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Actuarial staff
Prerequisites:

ACST306 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

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Unit Designation(s):

Commerce

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

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