Abstract

This subject examines the nature and operation of financial institutions and markets in Australia as well as 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, and interest rate … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Organisation and structure of financial markets;Bank and non-bank financial institutions;Corporate debt markets;Government debt markets;Interest rate determination;Term and risk structure of interest rates;Structure and operation of the foreign exchange market;Exchange rate determination;Equity markets;Derivative markets.

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only