This document discusses asset liability management (ALM) in banks. It defines ALM as a mechanism to address risks from mismatches between bank assets and liabilities due to liquidity or interest rate changes. The ALM framework focuses on profitability and viability. It aims to match asset and liability maturities across time horizons. The objectives of ALM include managing liquidity risk, interest rate risk, and currency risks to stabilize profits and the bank's financial position. Tools used in ALM include information systems, organizational structure, and processes to identify, measure and manage various risks.