Management of financial intermediaries
Professor Rob Brown
6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week
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First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisite: AAF2140 or AAF2170.
Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to analyse the trading operations and risk management policies and procedures of banks and other deposit-taking financial institutions; apply financial and mathematical analysis to the performance and compliance with regulatory standards of financial intermediaries; appreciate the major issues involved in both domestic and international aspects of the management of financial intermediaries.
Synopsis A detailed analysis of the major issues involved in the financial management of banks and other deposit-taking financial institutions. These issues are illustrated using Australian examples. Topics covered 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%
Prescribed texts
Lange H and Saunders A Financial institutions management: A modern perspective Irwin, 1996
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