Fixed Income and Debt Markets

What it covers

The unit provides students with knowledge of fixed income and debt markets, securities and the relationship to interest rates, especially for corporations and governments. It will cover the quantitative techniques in valuing a variety of fixed income securities, including bonds with options and structured products. There will be analysing of credit and interest risk and performance of fixed income products, especially in light of current and historical economic uncertainties. The ethical issues surrounding investing in fixed income securities will be discussed and applications of financial technology in these markets will be explored.

Assessment

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