25842 Financial Markets and Risk

Over the last two decades the globalisation of financial markets has increased competitiveness between financial institutions and seen the development of new techniques to invest funds. Rapid improvements in technology have opened up new opportunities for investors and borrowers. This subject develops an understanding of how different types of financial institutions, financial markets and financial instruments play important roles in the Australian financial system. The different ways that businesses raise funds and the various financial risk management tools employed is examined.