Financial Markets, Regulation, and Innovation

3 Credits

This course explores how financial markets operate and the role of intermediaries, emphasizing the economic and regulatory environment. Topics may include peer-to-peer lending, payments, cryptocurrency and blockchain, securities issuance, market structure, and wealth management. Students will examine fintech-driven disruptions and opportunities, as well as factors associated with financial crises. Content evolves with recent market developments, ensuring exposure to the most current and relevant issues in financial markets. Prerequisites: FIN 323 and FIN 328