Strategic planning and its instruments are essential for the overall management of banks. This volume comprehensively presents advanced methods for risk management across all areas of banking. It includes detailed scenarios as well as advanced concepts for credit risk. Macroeconomic and regulatory developments are not only analyzed, but also options for action are presented. The volume also offers exciting background information, international comparisons, and many illustrative examples. Bank strategic planning and the necessary quantitative instruments are crucial for overall bank management. Topics that have implications for capital, risk, and return are thoroughly and comprehensively addressed here. This also includes a precise presentation of advanced methods for risk management across all banking sectors.