FIN230 Financial Institutions and Markets (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Economics and Finance (ECFIN)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject examines the nature and operation of financial institutions and markets in Australia and the economics of the financial system in which they operate. A wide range of financial institutions, markets and securities are examined in detail, together with such concepts as financial intermediation, financial flows, interest rate determination and money supply formation. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues in our financial system.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance	Bathurst
Session 2
Distance	Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: FIN230

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

ECO110 and (ECO120 or ECO100 )

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed RMBU2639
Equivalent pre-requisite subject for former students of the University of Sydney, Orange campus is RMBU1639 (ECO110 ) and RMBU1642 (ECO120 or ECO100 )

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

* Be able to explain the nature and operation of Australia's financial institutions and markets;
* Be able to explain the causes of change in financial conditions;
* Be able to apply analytic skills to the interpretation of developments and changes in financial markets;
* Be able to explain and evaluate the role and impact of Government policy on the financial system.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Organisation and structure of financial markets
Current Issues - The Global Financial Crisis
Corporate debt markets
Government debt markets
Financial flows
Interest rate determination
Term and risk structure of interest rates
Exchange rate determination
Equity markets
Derivative markets

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.