The Importance of Banks, Regulation and Funds
Banking structures, insurance, pension funds, mutual funds, and hedge funds
About This Course
Course Information
Poorly regulated financial institutions have the potential to undermine the stability of the financial system, harm consumers and can damage the prospects for the economy. This course looks into the background of banking, investment banking, insurance, pensions, mutual funds and hedge funds, and why they are so important.
Certificate on Completion
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials, and accounts for 6 units of CPD. One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This course is made up of the following sections:
- Background to banking (video)
- Background to banking (quiz)
- Investment banking (video)
- Investment banking (quiz)
- Insurance (video)
- Insurance (quiz)
- Pensions (video)
- Pensions (quiz)
- Mutual funds (video)
- Mutual funds (quiz)
- Hedge funds (video)
- Hedge funds (quiz)
What You Will Learn
- Distinguish between commercial banking and investment banking, including the conflicts that arise when both operate within the same institution
- Explain the three major bank risks (credit, market, and operational) and the difference between regulatory and economic capital
- Describe the role of Basel Committee regulations, deposit insurance, and the moral hazard problem in banking
- Compare life insurance, property and casualty insurance, and health insurance in terms of risk profiles and pricing
- Identify how mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and hedge funds differ in structure, fees, and regulation
- Evaluate hedge fund fee structures, including the two-and-twenty model, hurdle rates, and high watermark clauses
Who This Course Is For
- Accountants and finance professionals who need a broad understanding of the financial services sector
- Professionals moving into roles that involve banking, insurance, or investment fund oversight
- CPD learners who want a structured overview of financial institutions before studying specific risk topics
Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge of banking or fund structures is required
- Basic financial literacy (understanding of interest, loans, and investments) is helpful
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