5 Online Quizzes (tests throughout the whole trimester)

Written Argumentative Essay and Oral Presentation. To achieve an overall passing grade in this subject, students must pass the mandatory oral hurdle assessment.

This subject provides students with a broad understanding of the operations of financial institutions, both locally and globally. Students will evaluate core financial markets, including equity, money, bond, and derivative markets, and examine the regulatory environment, with a focus on the role of central banks. The subject systematically reviews various financial instruments and institutional participants and introduces the impact of financial technology (FinTech) on traditional financial systems.

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BX2032 - Financial Institutions and Markets

Financial Institutions and Markets

Describe the structure and functions of the financial system and explore how technological innovations like FinTech are shaping these systems.

Explain the principles of interest rate determination, the time value of money, with applications to financial asset pricing and economic stability.

Examine the characteristics and uses of financial instruments such as debt, equity, and derivatives, and evaluate FinTech's impact on their development and use in markets.