Bank And Insurance Capital Management

Capital Management as a Means to Create Value The core message of this book is that capital management is a means to create value. In order to manage capital so that value is actually being created, one needs to have an understanding of many different topics. However, when these topics are discussed in isolation, it might not always be clear how each relates to capital management, let alone understand the role each plays in the value creating function of capital management. This chapter summarizes the main objectives of capital management and how the activities to realize these objectives fit into the broader management context of financial institutions.