FINANCE 6540: Financial Institutions and Financial Markets

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth analysis of financial markets, financial institutions, and financial instruments. It examines how financial markets function, their role in raising capital for the economy, and institutions that facilitate the flow of funds. The course introduces the notion of Fintech which simplifies and streamlines traditional transactions and offers new products and services. The objective of the course is to provide students with an in-depth analysis of the foundations of finance, including interest rates, risk, financial instruments, and institutions that trade them.