The course examines the instruments and institutions that make up the financial system of the modern economy, such as bonds, stocks, derivatives, and the money market, as well as the role of banks in deposit and credit creation, insurance companies, asset management companies, etc.. Along the way, standard concepts and tools of financial analysis are covered, including the risk-return trade-off , the evaluation of financial instruments, the diversification of risk.
The course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of the financial system. More specifically, the course covers topics such as the functions performed by the financial sector, the features of financial instruments and the main characteristics of financial institutions and markets. Students will understand how the financial sector meets the financial needs of households and businesses, such as investing, financing, making payments and/or managing risks.
Students are expected to have passed the exam of Business Adminstration and Financial mathematics.
The course entails different teaching methods such as Lectures, Case Studies, Seminars and Workshop with Professionals, Assignments using Aulaweb platform, Auto evaluation tests.
Anthony Saunders, Marcia Cornett, and Otgo Erhemjamts(2022), "Financial Markets and Institutions", Mc-Graw-Hill,8th edition (but also 7th and 6th Editiona are fine), MCGraw- Hill.
Ricevimento: Office hours are published on Aulaweb course page at the beginning of the course For other hours please contact the teacher via email. Always check Aulaweb news for update and changes
LAURA NIERI (President)
BARBARA ALEMANNI
MARCO DI ANTONIO
FRANCESCA QUERCI
Lessons start in the second semester.
FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS B
The final exam is a theoretical and practical assignment.
Students who attend lectures regularly may choose the 'continuos valuation method' that implies 3-4 assignments and an intermediate exam.
The assignment includes multiple-choice questions; open questions; exercises and problems.
Students who fail the exam can repeat it with no limitations.
However if the final score in below 16/30 the exam cannot be repeated in the next date.
