BFI2401 · Commercial banking and finance

This unit examines the major risks and issues faced by Australian financial institutions within the context of the global environment. Topics include an introduction to the Australian banking environment, bank performance, management of bank risks including credit, capital, liquidity and interest rate risk, loan pricing, liability management, investment management and capital adequacy.

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items, but there may still be one.

1. 1 - Exercise

   Exercise

   40%

2. 2 - Quiz / Test

   Quiz / Test

   35%

3. 3 - Written

   Written

   25%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

1. examine the main risks and related prudential requirements faced by banks and to assess factors to consider in managing these risks
2. appraise suitable qualitative and quantitative data or characteristics to assess bank performance
3. understand asset and liability management of a financial institution
4. understand non-market related and derivative contracts used by financial institutions
5. sequence the Basel prudential framework as instigated within the Australian context, but emanating from the Basel Committee at the global level
6. clearly and effectively communicate solutions, applying the knowledge in above areas, in a distinctly logical manner in relation to activities dealing with commercial banking and finance, and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFI2401.

Active learning - This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Listed as the Handbook publishes them. Your unit's Moodle page has the current reading list.

Credit points

6

Level

Level 2

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

School

Faculty of Business and Economics

Student contribution band

Band 4

Study abroad

Available

Handbook version

2027.01

These are students' own experiences, not official rules. Go by the Handbook.