Description
In this course the students will learn the foundation, structure and function of financial systems. The course plan includes the review of the role of banks as businesses and their impact on the economy. The students will receive an overview of the main entities that comprise the financial system: financial intermediaries, investments and financial markets. The students will be able to describe the risk infrastructure of financial institutions, the regulatory environment, and the responsibilities inherent in complying with regulatory requirements associated with safety and soundness of banks. ( 3 hr. lecture )
