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BS2514: Financial Markets and Institutions 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Cardiff University - BS2514: Financial Markets and Institutions

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Cardiff University
Module Code	BS2514
Number of Credits	20
Module Name	Financial Markets and Institutions
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	28

Use this guide to prepare for the BS2514 final exam in Financial Markets and Institutions at Cardiff University. Practise with exam-style questions and use practical tips to avoid common pitfalls. Understand how the final is marked and structured, and what question formats to expect. A clear framework organises the module, highlights essential concepts and methods, and uses concise, introductory examples to show their application. Thoroughly updated to align with the latest exam, this self-study resource keeps your revision organised and on target.

Financial Markets: The nature and role of the financial system. Money Markets, Foreign Exchange Markets, Debt Markets, Equities Markets and Derivatives Markets - products, operation, application and significance.

Financial Institutions: The theory of financial intermediation. Types of financial institutions and private equity. Regulation of the financial system. Risks and managing risks in banks.

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