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Department Code: CARBS 
BS2514: Financial Markets and Institutions 
Level: L5 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Cardiff University - BS2514: Financial Markets and Institutions (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	Cardiff University
School	Cardiff Business School
Module Code	BS2514
Number of Credits	20
Module Name	Financial Markets and Institutions
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	28

Prepare for the BS2514: Financial Markets and Institutions final examination 2025 - at Cardiff University with the most comprehensive exam guide available for this module. This guide includes exam-style questions and advice on common pitfalls to help you excel. Gain a clear understanding of how the final exam will be assessed and structured, as well as the likely style and range of questions you might encounter. The guide provides a logical framework for the module's topics, highlights and explains key concepts and methods, and offers initial examples demonstrating their application. This self-study resource has been thoroughly updated to cover all the topics featured in the latest edition of the exam.

The Financial Markets and Institutions module (BS2514) introduces students to the financial markets and institutions in the UK, exploring their roles, instruments, operations, and regulatory frameworks. You will gain a systematic understanding of the financial system's nature and significance, the instruments and functions of various markets (including money, foreign exchange, long-term debt, equity, and derivatives markets), and the theories underpinning financial intermediation. The module also examines different types of financial institutions, such as banks and private equity firms, and delves into the regulation of the UK financial system within an international context. Additionally, you will learn to identify and analyse key risks faced by modern financial institutions and explore strategies for managing these risks, particularly within banking.

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