Quantitative Asset and Liability Modelling 2 - ACST817
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; binomial lattice models; 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 Girsanov theorem; the 'Greeks' and dynamic hedging; American and exotic option pricing; term structure of interest rates; relations among short rates, forward rates and default-free zero-coupon bonds; interest rate models; firm-value and intensity-based credit risk models. Students gaining a grade of credit or higher in both ACST816 and ACST817 are eligible for exemption from subject CT8 of the professional exams of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Actuarial staff |
| Prerequisites: |
ACST603 or (admission to MActPrac post 2014) |
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| NCCW(s): | ACST888 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics Faculty of Business and Economics |
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