Student guide Facoltą di Economia A.A. 2006/07

Corporate Finance 2
Lesson timetable, Notice board, Additional material
Lecturers
GERVASONI ANNA
TOMASCHU' ANDREA GIUSEPPE ERNESTO NEREO
Aim of the course
1.       To give a detailed knowledge on the use and characteristics of debt and equity financial instruments;
2.       to identify main financial markets, focusing in particular on lending market, securities market and private equity market;
3.       to introduce the most important institutions in financial markets.
Syllabus
Overview of financial institutions and markets.
 
1.       Financial institutions:
1.1   banks;
1.2   thrift institutions and finance companies;
1.3   investment companies;
1.4   insurance companies;
1.5   pension funds;
1.6   investment banking;
1.7    venture capital and private equity institutions;
1.8   investment trusts and other funds;
1.9   regulation of financial institutions.
 
2.       Commercial banks:
2.1   commercial bank operations;
2.2   bank management.
 
3.       Financial markets:
3.1   money markets;
3.2   bond markets;
3.3   mortgage markets;
3.4   equity markets;
3.5   IPO.
Examinations
The exam is oral and takes place at the end of the course. Incorrect English or spelling will not be penalised.
Reading list
Course’s overheads will be available on the website.