All business decisions concerning portfolio management are based on the consideration of return, profitability and risk when evaluating various alternatives for action. Our risk policy is strictly geared to the risk limit of our company. Efficient risk management is therefore integral to the way we manage our business.

The core function of our Risk Management is quantifying risks and monitoring corresponding risk parameters. The supervisory laws and integration into the group-wide Risk Management operation of the HSH Nordbank Group provide the underlying conditions.

As business activities become continuously more complex, credit markets more dynamic, and supervisory regulations change, one of the key factors of successful portfolio management is the continual enhancement of the methods and processes of risk measurement. We therefore attach great importance to enhancing our Risk Management operation.