role of financial markets and institutions
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CH:01Role of Financial Markets and InstitutionsTRANSCRIPT
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Chapter ObjectivesDescribe the types of financial markets
Describe the role of financial institutions with financial markets
Identify the types of financial institutions that facilitate transactions
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Overview of Financial MarketsFinancial markets provide for financial intermediation--financial savings (Surplus Units) to investment (Deficit Units)Financial markets provide payments systemFinancial markets provide means to manage risk
Financial Market: a market in which financial assets (securities) such as stocks and bonds can be purchased or sold
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Broad Classifications of Financial Markets
Money versus Capital Markets
Primary versus Secondary Markets
Organized versus Over-the-Counter MarketsOverview of Financial Markets
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Primary vs. Secondary MarketsPRIMARYNew Issue of Securities
Exchange of Funds for Financial Claim
Funds for Borrower; an IOU for LenderSECONDARYTrading Previously Issued Securities
No New Funds for Issuer
Provides Liquidity for Seller
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Money vs. Capital MarketsMoneyShort-Term, < 1 Year
High Quality Issuers
Debt Only
Primary Market Focus
Liquidity Market--Low ReturnsCapitalLong-Term, >1Yr
Range of Issuer Quality
Debt and Equity
Secondary Market Focus
Financing Investment--Higher Returns
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Organized vs. Over-the-Counter MarketsOrganizedVisible Marketplace
Members Trade
Securities Listed
New York Stock ExchangeOTCWired Network of Dealers
No Central, Physical Location
All Securities Traded off the Exchanges
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Money Market SecuritiesDebt securities Only
Capital market securitiesDebt and equity securities
Derivative SecuritiesFinancial contracts whose value is derived from the values of underlying assetsUsed for hedging (risk reduction) and speculation (risk seeking)Securities Traded in Financial Markets
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Debt vs. Equity Securities
Debt Securities: Contractual obligations (IOU) of Debtor (borrower) to Creditor (lender)Investor receives interestCapital gain/loss when soldMaturity date
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Debt vs. Equity Securities
Equity Securities: Claim with ownership rights and responsibilitiesInvestor receives dividends if declaredCapital gain/loss when soldNo maturity dateneed market to sell
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Valuation of SecuritiesValue a function of:Future cash flowsWhen cash flows are receivedRisk of cash flowsPresent value of cash flows discounted at the market required rate of returnValue determined by market demand/supplyValue changes with new information
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Investor Assessment of New InformationExhibit 1.3
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Security prices reflect available information
New information is quickly included in security prices
Investors balance liquidity, risk, and return needs Financial Market Efficiency
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Financial Market Regulation
To Promote Efficiency
High level of competition
Efficient payments mechanism
Low cost risk management contractsWhy Government Regulation?
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To Maintain Financial Market StabilityPrevent market crashesCircuit breakersFederal Reserve discount window
Prevent Inflation--Monetary policy
Prevent Excessive Risk Taking by Financial Institutions
Financial Market RegulationWhy Government Regulation?
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To Provide Consumer ProtectionProvide adequate disclosureSet rules for business conductTo Pursue Social PoliciesTransfer income and wealthAllocate saving to socially desirable areasHousingStudent loansFinancial Market RegulationWhy Government Regulation?
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Financial Market GlobalizationIncreased international funds flowIncreased disclosure of informationReduced transaction costsReduced foreign regulation on capital flowsIncreased privatizationResults: Increased financial integration--capital flows to highest expected risk-adjusted return
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Role of Financial Institutions in Financial MarketsInformation processingServe special needs of lenders (liabilities) and borrowers (assets)By denomination and termBy risk and returnLower transaction costServe to resolve problems of market imperfection
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Role of Financial Institutions in Financial MarketsTypes of Depository Financial InstitutionsCommercialBanks$5 TrillionTotal Assets
Savings Institutions$1.3 TrillionTotal AssetsCredit Unions$.5 TrillionTotal Assets
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Types of Nondepository Financial Institutions
Insurance companiesMutual fundsPension fundsSecurities companiesFinance companiesSecurity pools
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Role of Nondepository Financial InstitutionsFocused on capital marketLonger-term, higher risk intermediationLess focus on liquidityLess regulationGreater focus on equity investments
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Trends in Financial InstitutionsRapid growth of mutual funds and pension fundsIncreased consolidation of financial institutions via mergersIncreased competition between financial InstitutionsGrowth of financial conglomerates
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Global Expansion by Financial InstitutionsInternational expansionInternational mergersImpact of the single European currencyEmerging markets