International Finance University of Mumbai BMS 6th Sem Notes

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Unit 1 Fundamentals of International Finance {Book}
a) Introduction to International Finance:
Meaning/ Importance of International Finance, Scope of International Finance		VIEW
Globalization of the World Economy, Goals of International Finance, The Emerging Challenges in International Finance		VIEW
b) Balance of Payment:
Introduction to Balance of Payment, Accounting Principles in Balance of Payment		VIEW
Components of Balance of Payments, Balance of Payment Identity		VIEW
Indian Heritage in Business, Management, Production and Consumption		VIEW
c) International Monetary Systems:
Evolution of International Monetary System, Gold Standard System, Bretton Woods System		VIEW
Flexible Exchange Rate Regimes; 1973 to Present	VIEW	VIEW
Current Exchange Rate Arrangements		VIEW
European Monetary System		VIEW
Fixed & Flexible Exchange Rate System		VIEW
d) An introduction to Exchange Rates: Foreign Bank Note Market		VIEW
Spot Foreign Exchange Market		VIEW
Exchange Rate Quotations, Direct & Indirect Rates, Spread & Spread		VIEW
Cross Currency Rates		VIEW
Factors Affecting Exchange Rates		VIEW

Unit 2 Foreign Exchange Markets, Exchange Rate Determination & Currency Derivatives {Book}
a) Foreign Exchange Markets:
Introduction to Foreign Exchange Markets			VIEW
Structure of Foreign Exchange Markets, Types of Transactions & Settlement Date			VIEW
Exchange Rate Quotations &			VIEW
Exchange Rate Arbitrage	VIEW		VIEW
Forward Quotations (Annualized Forward Margin)			VIEW
b) International Parity Relationships & Foreign Exchange Rate:
Interest Rate Parity			VIEW
Purchasing Power Parity			VIEW
Fishers Parity	VIEW		VIEW
Forecasting Exchange Rates (Efficient Market Approach, Fundamental Approach, Technical Approach, Performance of the Forecasters)			VIEW
Global Financial Markets & Interest Rates			VIEW
Domestic & Offshore Markets			VIEW
Money Market Instruments		VIEW	VIEW
c) Currency & Interest Rate Futures:
Introduction to Currency Options (Option on Spot, Futures & Futures Style Options)			VIEW
Futures Contracts, Markets & the Trading Process	VIEW		VIEW
Hedging & Speculation with Interest Rate Futures	VIEW		VIEW
Currency Options in India			VIEW

Unit 3 World Financial Markets & Institutions & Risks {Book}
a) Euro Currency Bond Markets:
Introduction to Euro Currency Market, Origin of Euro Currency Market,		VIEW
Euro Bond Market (Deposit, Loan, Notes Market), Types of Euro Bonds		VIEW
Innovation in the Euro Bond Markets, Competitive Advantages of Euro Banks		VIEW
Control & Regulation of Euro Bond Market		VIEW
b) International Equity Markets & Investments:
Introduction to International Equity Market, International Equity Market Benchmarks		VIEW
Risk & Return from Foreign Equity Investments		VIEW
Equity Financing in the International Markets, Depository Receipts; ADR, GDR, IDR		VIEW
c) International Foreign Exchange Markets:
Meaning of International Foreign Exchange Market		VIEW
FERA v/s FEMA		VIEW
Scope & Significance of Foreign Exchange Markets		VIEW
Role of Forex Manager, FDI v/s FPI, Role of FEDAI in Foreign Exchange Market		VIEW
d) International Capital Budgeting:
Meaning of International Capital Budgeting, Capital Budgeting Decisions,		VIEW
Incremental Cash Flows		VIEW
Cash Flows at Subsidiary and Parent Company	VIEW	VIEW
Repatriation of Profits		VIEW
Capital Budgeting Techniques:
Payback Period		VIEW
Accounting Rate of Return		VIEW
Internal Rate of Return		VIEW
NPV		VIEW

Unit 4 Foreign Exchange Risk, Appraisal & Tax Management {Book}
a) Foreign Exchange Risk Management:
Introduction to Foreign Exchange Risk Management, Types of Risk, Trade & Exchange Risk			VIEW
Portfolio Management in Foreign Assets			VIEW
Arbitrage	VIEW	VIEW	VIEW
Speculation	VIEW	VIEW	VIEW
b) International Tax Environment:
Meaning of International Tax Environment, Objectives of Taxation, Types of Taxation			VIEW
Benefits towards Parties doing Business Internationally			VIEW
Tax Havens, Tax Liabilities			VIEW
c) International Project Appraisal:
Meaning of International Project Appraisal			VIEW
Review of Net Present Value Approach (NPV)			VIEW
Option Approach to Project Appraisal			VIEW
Project Appraisal in the International Context			VIEW
Practice of Investment Appraisal			VIEW