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Project selection Under Risk and Uncertainty

Making capital investment decisions in banking isn’t always straightforward. Risks and uncertainties—like economic changes, new regulations, or shifting customer behavior—can all impact whether a project delivers the expected returns. So, how can banks confidently evaluate investments when the future is unclear? Let’s explore some practical tools and approaches that can help. Why Risk and Uncertainty…

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Managing Risk in Capital Budgeting: A Guide for Bankers

Capital budgeting is about more than just picking the best investment—it’s about managing the risks that come with those decisions. For banks, smart risk management in capital budgeting protects your institution’s value and sets you up for long-term success. Here’s how you can effectively manage risk in your capital budgeting process. Why Managing Risk Matters…

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Strategic Project Evaluation with Decision Tree Techniques

A capital budgeting decision tree shows the cash flows and net present value of the project under differing possible circumstances. Capital budgeting is one of the most critical decisions for banks and financial institutions. It involves evaluating potential investments or projects to determine which are worth funding. As these decisions often involve significant uncertainty and…

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Simulation Analysis in Capital Budgeting

Executive Summary Simulation analysis is one of the most advanced tools in capital budgeting for quantifying risk and uncertainty. By modeling a wide range of possible scenarios and outcomes, it helps financial managers evaluate projects more realistically than traditional techniques like sensitivity or scenario analysis. This article introduces the principles, process, advantages, limitations, and practical…

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The Hillier Model: Quantifying Risk in Capital Budgeting

The Hillier Model provides a quantitative approach to assess project risk in capital budgeting by calculating the standard deviation of expected cash flows. Developed by F.S. Hillier, this method considers the correlation between cash flows across years and enables more precise evaluation of a project’s uncertainty. This document analyzes the model, its mathematical foundations, practical…

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