Global Financial Systems

Domestic Financial System Definition: The network of institutions, markets, and regulations withi...

This section focuses specifically on the rise and development of Multinational Corporations. Defi...

Internationalization of Business and Finance This section focuses on the broader trends of intern...

Participants in the Financial System These are key participants in the broader financial system, ...

Technological Advances Technology and the demand for greener solutions are fundamentally reshapin...

Factors Determining Economic Activity & Economic Systems Factors Influencing Economic Growth Ke...

The Economic Cycle and Economic Policy The Economic Cycle (or Business Cycle) The economic cycle ...

Balance of Payments (BoP) and Exchange Rates Balance of Payments (BoP) What is the BoP? Definit...

Country Risk Analysis What is Country Risk? Definition: The risk associated with investing or d...

Key Indicators of Country Risk The following points outlines key indicators used to assess the ov...

Risk Analysis in International Trade I. Economic Risk Definition: The risk that economic factor...

Company Formation and Features I. Capital Structure of a Company General: A company's capital i...

Benefits of Owning Shares, Risks of Owning Shares, and Corporate Actions I. Benefits of Owning Sh...

Definition of a Bond and Associated Risks I. Definition of a Bond Basic Definition: A bond is e...

Types of Bonds This document outlines various types of bonds, categorized by issuer, interest pay...

Other Financial Assets: Cash Deposits and Property I. Cash Deposits Definition Accounts held wit...

Overview of Investment Funds I. Direct vs. Indirect Investment Direct Investment: Individual i...

Open-Ended Funds, Closed-Ended Funds, and REITs I. Open-Ended Funds Definition: Investment fund...

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) I. What are Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)? Definition: An investmen...

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): Hedge Funds and Private Equity I. Hedge Funds Overview Rep...