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The Role of Global Capital Markets

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Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive overview of capital markets, including equity, fixed income, and derivatives. Students will learn about the structure and function of capital markets, as well as the regulatory framework and key players involved.

Key Learning Points

Understand the different types of capital markets and their functions
Explore the role of investment banks and other key players
Learn about the regulatory framework and its impact on capital markets

Learning Outcomes

Understand the different types of capital markets and how they function
Explore the role of investment banks and other key players in the capital markets
Understand the regulatory framework and its impact on capital markets

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of finance and economics
Familiarity with financial terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes

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Description

In this course, participants will learn about how different markets around the world can interact to create value for, and effectively manage the risk of, corporations and their stakeholders. This is part of a Specialization in corporate finance created in partnership between the University of Melbourne and Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon).

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Outline

An Introduction to Key Global Markets
The Role of Global Capital Markets - Overview
1.0 Welcome and Introduction (Getting organized)
1.1 The Equity Market (Where the company owners meet…)
1.2 The Debt market (Where the company lenders meet…)
1.3 The Foreign Exchange Market (No company is an island…)
1.4 The Commodity Market (Where real assets are traded…)
1.5 The Derivatives Market (Where business risks can be traded…)
Course Syllabus
Your Teaching Team
Week 1 Outline
Start of Course Survey
Resources
Social Media
Study Tools and Tips
Week 1 Practice Quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
Week 1 Graded Quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade

Market Functions and the Key Players
2.0 Markets and Value Creation (What have those markets done for us?)
2.1 Flow of Funds (Access to finance keeps companies afloat)
2.2 Price Discovery and Fair Value (A level playing field)
2.3 Competition for Funds (Optimally allocating scarce funds)
2.4 Portfolio Diversification (Sharing the risks)
2.5 Principal Players (What does it take for the market to succeed?)
Mid Course Check-in
A View from Industry with BNY Mellon
Week 2 Outline
Week 2 Practice Quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
Week 2 Graded Quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade

Opportunities and Constraints in Global Markets
3.0 Financing Opportunities and Constraints (Limits to growth)
3.1 Liquidity Crises (When prices go stale)
3.2 Fairness, Integrity and Transparency (Trust)
3.3 Market Discipline (To keep companies honest)
3.4 Rating Agencies (A company quality assessment)
Week 3 Outline
Week 3 Practice Quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
Week 3 Graded Quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade

Identifying Links Between Global Markets
4.0 The Links Between Global Markets (Contagion and spillover)
4.1 Market Linkages (All prices are connected)
4.2 Globalization (Finance knows no borders)
4.3 A Global Financial Crisis (Were the markets to blame?)
4.4 The Future of Financial Markets (For better or worse…)
4.5 A Summary (Now you know the markets)
Week 4 Outline
Academic Integrity
Where to From Here? The Next Step.
End of Course Survey
Week 4 Practice Quiz - This quiz does not contribute to your final grade
Week 4 Graded Quiz - This quiz contributes 10% towards your final grade
Course Final Exam - This quiz contributes 40% towards your final grade

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how capital markets work and learn about key investing and financing concepts with this comprehensive course. Gain essential skills to navigate the world of finance and investments.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Thorough and comprehensive course material

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth coverage of key concepts
Great for beginners and experienced professionals alike
Expert instructors with real-world experience

Cons from User Reviews

Some technical concepts may be difficult to understand without prior knowledge
Course may be too basic for advanced learners
Limited interaction with instructors

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