AFF3151

Japanese banking and finance

(BUS)

Professor Michael Skully

6 points + 3 hours per week + First, second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: AFX1300 and ECX1710

Synopsis: This subject examines the development of Japan's financial sector and the impact of economic, legal, regulatory and taxation factors; the role and operations of Japanese banks and other financial institutions, money market, bond and sharemarkets, and foreign exchange market; the internationalisation and deregulation of Japanese banking and finance; and Tokyo as a financial centre.

Assessment: Class discussion and participation: 10% + Assignment (4000-5000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 60%