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25751 Financial Institution Management
6cp; prerequisite(s): 25742 Financial Management or 25746 Financial Management: Concepts and Applications
Postgraduate

This subject introduces students to a broader view of a changing banking environment; develops an understanding of financial decision making in banking; and develops decision-making skills in policy formulation and implementation. Topics include: economics of financial institutions; capital adequacy and implications; yield curves and gapping in money markets; liquidity management; asset/liability management; interest rate risk management; foreign exchange risk management; and strategic planning. The subject emphasises the practical aspects of managing a bank today.