Financial Markets Concepts

This core micro-credential provides a broad overview of the Australian OTC and exchange-traded markets environment. It introduces financial market sectors, participants, and the economic environment. Participants will assess how the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policies and the business cycle affect the money, bond, and FX markets. Leading economic indicators and their effects on economic output and financial markets are examined. Participants will analyse longer term macroeconomic developments and their effect on financial markets such as inflation targeting and quantitative easing. Learning Outcomes • Identify the purpose of financial markets in the economy • Critically examine the role of participants in the financial markets • Interpret the impact of economic indicators and apply these to financial market products • Analyse the impact of socioeconomic events and regulatory change on financial markets • Demonstrate professional communications skills Key Topics • Introduction to Financial Markets • The Economic Environment • Financial Market Analysis  Activities • Self directed online resources • Case studies, group work and in class exercises • Final report - assessed • Short answer questions - assessed Volume of Learning is 75 Hours at AQF Level 9.