BFF5958 - Financial markets and intermediation

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Overview

Topics include an overview of the financial system, with specific focus on the roles and activities of various financial markets (equity, debt, foreign exchange, derivatives) and financial institutions (banks, non-banks, insurance and superannuation, investment banking and venture capital). Key financial instruments will be examined by comparing and contrasting their various … For more content click the Read More button below.

Topics include an overview of the financial system, with specific focus on the roles and activities of various financial markets (equity, debt, foreign exchange, derivatives) and financial institutions (banks, non-banks, insurance and superannuation, investment banking and venture capital). Key financial instruments will be examined by comparing and contrasting their various characteristics. The role of regulators and the need for regulation of the financial system will also be examined. The final topic will explore future trends in finance.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Amale Scally

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

gain an understanding of the importance of the financial system, specifically its importance to economic growth and prosperity

gain an understanding of the different components of the financial system by comparing and contrasting key financial markets, financial institutions and instruments

gain an understanding of the importance of regulation and identify key factors defining future directions in finance

develop company research and equity trading skills through a simulated trading assignment using real world data

demonstrate in an individual summative assessment (final exam) the acquisition of comprehensive understanding of the components and functioning of the financial system and its components.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.