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ETC4130
Faculty of Business and Economics
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Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics |
Organisational Unit | Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics |
Offered | Not offered in 2013 |
Coordinator(s) | Dr Andrew Leung |
Unit ETC4130 covers the subject material required for Actuaries Institute subject Part IIB Investment and Asset Modelling. The unit gives an introduction into the investment background for Australian financial institutions, especially those offering insurance and related financial products. It then addresses issues in asset liability management. The student is introduced to the characteristics and behaviour of various investment types and the understanding of the relationship between risk and return. Valuation methods for investment types are addressed. Economic and financial theories relevant to investment are studied. The techniques of setting investment objectives for different investment funds are covered. More detailed issues in relation to asset liability management are then addressed, including how investment policy for assets may assist in managing liabilities for financial institutions.
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
Within semester assessment: 40% Examination: 60%
Two x 1 hr lecture/week
One x 1 hr on-line discussion (to be monitored and assessed)/week
Enrolment in this unit is not available via WES. Head of Department approval is required prior to enrolment.