FE6057 International Banking
The performance of students is assessed by the assessment type Coursework – ‘Individual Repot’ as appropriate to the level and learning outcome of the assessment protocol. The individual coursework constitutes 100% assessment weighting for this module. Students are required to select a prominent international or global bank (e.g., HSBC) and write an individual company analysis report (2000 words) by discussing the following questions.
Provide a comprehensive overview of the selected bank’s business nature and its primary role in the financial system and its contribution to the transmission of monetary policy.
Support your analysis with relevant literature and industry insights. [10 Marks]
Offer a historical perspective on the bank’s activities, emphasising its evolution into an international/global entity. Employ the theories of international banking to underpin your narrative and support your arguments. [10 Marks]
FE6057 International Banking
Critically discuss the banking structure within the relevant country, exploring challenges related to regulation and legislation. Evaluate the impact of these challenges on the bank’s operations and strategic decisions. [10 Marks]
Banks face a plethora of risks, and these risks are not mutually exclusive and are often correlated. Debate on the risks facing by the bank and its risk management strategies.
Illustrate your arguments with examples and references to the academic literature. [20 Marks]
Evaluate the performance of the selected banks over a minimum of five years by utilising key financial metrics, such as profitability ratios, efficiency ratios. Support your analysis with relevant financial data and industry benchmarks. [20 Marks]
Undertake a critical assessment of key issues shaping the landscape of international banking and financial markets. For example, bank globalisation, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, fintech, and systemic risk. Establish clear linkages to the prospective future of the selected bank. [20 Marks]
FE6057 International Banking
The performance of students is assessed by the assessment type Coursework – ‘Individual Repot’ as appropriate to the level and learning outcome of the assessment protocol. The individual coursework constitutes 100% assessment weighting for this module. Students are required to select a prominent international or global bank (e.g., HSBC) and write an individual company analysis report (2000 words) by discussing the following questions.
Provide a comprehensive overview of the selected bank’s business nature and its primary role in the financial system and its contribution to the transmission of monetary policy.
Support your analysis with relevant literature and industry insights. [10 Marks]
Offer a historical perspective on the bank’s activities, emphasising its evolution into an international/global entity. Employ the theories of international banking to underpin your narrative and support your arguments. [10 Marks]. APA.