Financial Institutions and Markets

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This course is a study of asset and liability management for financial institutions, including the effect of regulations and laws on the management of financial institutions. Topics covered include the structure of interest rates, money markets, bond markets, stock offerings, financial futures market, commercial bank operations, foreign exchange markets, insurance operations, pension fund operations, leveraged buyouts, private equity markets and hedge fund operations. Fee Information: Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: ECON 23030 , ENGL 17000 , and FIN 32000 with a C or better.