Fin. Markets·Course
Financial Markets
Market infrastructure, clearing, brokers, regulation, compliance and asset management industry
§ 01 — Curriculum
13 modules.
Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.
- M IStructure of Financial Markets and InfrastructureStructure of financial markets and infrastructure.7 articles
42 minBegin → - M IIClearing, Settlement, and CustodyClearing, settlement, and custody.6 articles
36 minBegin → - M IIIBrokers, Dealers, and Market MakersBrokers, dealers, and market makers.5 articles
30 minBegin → - M IVRegulation and RegulatorsRegulation and regulators.4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VCompliance and Market AbuseCompliance and Market Abuse4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VIStructure of the Asset Management IndustryStructure of the Asset Management Industry4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VIITypes of Asset Management InstitutionsTypes of Asset Management Institutions5 articles
30 minBegin → - M VIIIBusiness Models and IncentivesBusiness Models and Incentives5 articles
30 minBegin → - M IXCurrent Trends in Financial MarketsCurrent Trends in Financial Markets4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XDerivatives and HedgingDerivatives and Hedging5 articles
30 minBegin → - M XIBankingBanking4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XIICommodity MarketsCommodity Markets4 articles
24 minBegin → - M XIIICredit MarketsCredit Markets4 articles
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§ 02 — Learning outcomes
4 outcomes.
Understand the structure of financial markets, the roles of key participants (exchanges, brokers, dealers, market makers), and trading mechanisms.
Explain clearing, settlement, and custody processes, and understand the role of central counterparties and depositories.
Navigate the framework of financial regulation, understand compliance requirements, and the rules governing market abuse.
Analyze the structure of the asset management industry, types of institutions, business models, and current trends.
§ 03 — Practices