FIN 453 - Capital Markets and Money

Credits 3
Provides a thorough and comprehensive view of the whole financial system. All major types of financial institutions and financial instruments present today are discussed, along with how and why the system of money and capital markets is changing. Provides a descriptive explanation of how interest rates and security values are determined. Discusses the current and future trends of the globalization of financial markets, the ongoing consolidation of the financial institutions sector and recent efforts to protect consumer privacy in the financial services field.