This topic examines the financial issues facing firms and banks involved in the international transfer of assets, goods and services. The main topics explored will be the foreign exchange market, the management of foreign exchange risk, and investment and financing decisions in international capital markets.
This topic aims to provide an understanding of financial management in an international setting. At the outset we study the macro-environment in which the multinational firm operates. This encompasses an understanding of:
The second part of the topic addresses foreign exchange risk management challenges faced by firms operating in an international setting. Specifically, we examine:
The third part of the topic addresses financing issues and options faced by international banks:
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