FINANCIAL ECONOMY 2
 
Lectured in 3de jaar Handelswetenschappen
Theory [A] 16.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 30.0
Studytime [D] 78
Studypoints [E] 3
Lecturer Carine SMOLDERS
Co-lecturers  
Reference HLHAWE03A00288
 
Key words
financial economics, banking, bonds markets

Objectives
Introducing the students to the basic principles of banking and investment decisions; description of basic products,recent development in the financial sector, features of European bonds markets, return, volatility and duration of bonds


Prerequisites
None


Topics
- -the bonds market : characteristics, return ratio's, determinants of the return of bonds, bond ratings, duration, primary and secundary bond markets
-facts and figures about the Belgian banking sector : number of banks, number of personnel, products, balance sheets, return indicators,...
-definition of other financial intermediaries : sector characteristics of holdings, investment banks, venture capitalists, insurance companies.
-Detailed view on the basics of venture capital mgt
-The interbanking market
-The use of purchase/repurchase agreements


Teaching Methods
lectures


Materials used
teacher's text



Study guidance


Assessment
written examination

Study costs
8 €

Lecturer(s)
Carine SMOLDERS

Language
Dutch