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At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Define and explain the uses of the different types of derivatives, how they are priced, where they are traded and how they can be used to hedge risk..
• Explain the relationships between spot rates, forward rates, swap rates and other interest rates.
• Understand the pricing of derivatives using no-arbitrage theory and risk-neutrality.
• Use the put/call parity result to create and analyse option strategies,
• Discuss credit risk and the uses of credit derivatives.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 108 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 112 |
Total | 240 |
Not applicable to this module.
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
N/a
Name | Role |
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Professor John Cotter | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Vassilios Papavassiliou | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Christina Burke | Tutor |
Ms Michele Connolly Doran | Tutor |
Soh Cheong Hian | Tutor |
Shirley Ho | Tutor |
June Neo | Tutor |
Rachel Sim | Tutor |
Chee Shong Tan | Tutor |
Ms Diana Tan | Tutor |
Charlene Tan Puay Koon | Tutor |