Overview
To describe each type of financial markets, with a focus on its globalization, its utilization by financial institutions. Each type of financial institution is also described, with a focus on its management, performance, regulatory aspects, use of financial markets, and sources and uses of funds.
Syllabus
l Role of Financial Markets and Institutions
l Determination of Interest Rates
l Structure of Interest Rates
l Functions of the Fed
l Monetary Theory and Policy
l Money Markets
l Bond Markets
l Bond Valuation and Risk
l Mortgage Markets
l Stock Valuation and Risk
l Financial Futures Markets
l Options Markets
l Interest Rate Derivative Markets
l Foreign Exchange Derivative Markets
l Commercial Bank Operations
l Bank Regulation
l Bank Management
l International Banking
l Thrift Operations
l Consumer Finance Operations
l Mutual Fund Operations
l Securities Operations
l Insurance Operations
l Pension Fund Operations
l Credit Unions