AFC3170

Management of financial intermediaries ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Major issues involved in the financial management of banks and other deposit-taking financial institutions. Topics include the role and activities of depository financial institutions, performance measurement and evaluation; asset/liability management for liquidity risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, depositor protection and capital adequacy; regulation of depository institutions; and international banking.

Assessment: Written (2000 words): 20% + Examination (3 hours): 80%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week

Prerequisites: AFC2140 or AFC2170 or AFC2100 or AFC1100 plus any three second-year units