FINAN500-20A (HAM)

Financial Management and Institutions

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Convenor(s)

Nirosha Hewa Wellalage

Nirosha Hewa Wellalage
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MSB.2.08
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nirosha.hewawellalage@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Nirosha Hewa Wellalage

Nirosha Hewa Wellalage
4196
MSB.2.08
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nirosha.hewawellalage@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper enables the students in identifying financial environment (financial institutions and financial markets). Further, this explores the role of financial markets and institutions, Monetary policy and its impact on the business, major debt and equity security markets, and derivative security markets.

I strive to make this paper current, interesting and enjoyable. I urge students to actively participate in class and be consistent in keeping up with the readings, assignments, and presentation participation. Please do not hesitate to see your paper convenor if you have any queries, comments or suggestions about the course /paper.

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Paper Structure

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There will be a 2 hour lecture plus 1 hour for student presentations and workshop discussions each week.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Understand the financial environment, banking system and describe the role of regulatory bodies in regulating how banks manage their capital
    LO1
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  • Describe the characteristics of different types of debt securities and be able to price them-LO2
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  • Understand the mechanics and conventions of the foreign exchange market and the motivation of different participants in trading foreign currencies-LO3
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  • Gain an understanding of the characteristics of derivatives instruments (futures and options contracts), the different motivations for their use and how they are traded-LO4

    Specifically you should: Recognise which types of futures / options contracts to use to hedge various risk exposures

    Appreciate the various risks involved in trading derivative instruments

    Describe the factors that determine the pricing of derivative instruments.

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  • Possess the ability to discuss and write about the links between the theory of financial markets and the empirical results-LO5
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Assessment

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This paper involves three assessments.

The Assessment Components with weights are provided in the paper outline.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Final Test
15 Jun 2020
No set time
40
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2. Individual Assignment
11 May 2020
5:00 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Presentation
11 May 2020
5:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Reading list for

FINAN500 (HAM)-2020 A Financial Management and Institutions

https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/75B54894-DA61-CA7B-2972-07C1C6914141.html?lang=en-US&login=1

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Other Resources

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The following websites are also useful resources:

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Online Support

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PowerPoint slides and presentation materials will be available on Moodle.
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Workload

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The course has 36 (3X12) contact hours (lectures ).

The rest of the 150 hours expected workload in this 15-point paper can be distributed as follows:

28 hours to complete the Projects, 30 hours to prepare for and attend the Test and 56 hours to prepare for and attend the Final Exam.

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Prerequisite(s)

Acceptance into the Master of Applied Finance programme.

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