This paper presents an application of Asset Liability Management (ALM) optimization models in Brazil. As opposed to traditional profit maximization models, which are subject to risk limitations, these models seek to optimize the riskreward relation.This paper aims to apply and adapt some existing asset/liability portfolio optimization models, presented in literature, to the Brazilian reality. Some concepts about Brazilian pension funds are discussed and the applicability of the models is analyzed on the basis of data from a Brazilian pension fund.
Asset Liability Management; Portfolio; Finance
