AFF4261

Derivative products ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Kevin Tant

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Topics include interest rate swaps, including application and uses; foreign currency swaps; commodity-linked finance and energy derivatives (types, application and uses, pricing); the futures market, including interest rate, currency, equity and commodity futures; the options market, including exchange traded options and over the counter options; the forward rate agreement market; developments in derivatives markets.

Assessment: Assignment and coursework: 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week