FIN 654 - Financial Intermediation

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

Finance

Description:

Financial Intermediaries provide services to borrowers and lenders, often creating new securities or providing brokerage services broadly defined. Intermediaries include depository institutions such as commercial banks and non-depository institutions such as security firms, pension funds and insurance companies. This course studies the functions of intermediaries, the industry regulations, and competition in a deregulated environment. Special emphasis is placed on financial markets and fiscal instruments created by intermediaries, risk of intermediation, risk management, and financial innovations in the industry.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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