FIN 351 Financial Institutions & Markets Fall– 2016-17 Marks 20 CLO 1, 2, 3,5,6,7 Research Paper You will be required to write a 5-7 page research paper on some key aspect of a financial institution or market not covered in detail in this class. For a list of examples, and details on this assignment, a handout will be given to you during the first week of classes on writing the paper. You are required to provide me with your chosen institution and what aspect of the institution you plan on studying in a one-paragraph overview, and a list of three references (one can be your text book if it is relevant). The late penalty is 1/3 of a letter grade each day, and no papers will be accepted after the final exam. See the relevant handout for details on writing this paper and overview. (7 pages mean the body of the research paper) Topics 1. UAE Financial Market 2. Central Bank and Interest rate – UAE 3. Structure of Central Bank 4. Money Market 5. Bond Market (Sukuk) 6. Foreign Exchange 7. Basel Committee on Banking Supervision 8. Management of: a. Commercial banks b. Investment banks c. Islamic banks d. Insurance e. Financial intermediaries Financial Institutions & Markets Research Paper Rubric (rule book) Name: ______________________________________ Date: ___________ Title of Research Paper: ___________________________________________ Excellent 4 Above Average 3 Capable 2 Novice 1 Score Concepts Especially skillful identification and analysis of financial concepts Clear and competent use of financial concepts Accurate but limited use of financial concepts Limited grasp of financial concepts Development of Ideas Strong development of ideas supported by many details, analysis, and insight Ideas supported, there are details, analysis, and some insight Idea development is weak. Not much details or analysis. No real insight into concept Very few if any ideas in work, no details or analysis. No sign of insight References Shows substantial research. Many references sited Research was done. References sited Very little research. Very few references No references Organization Well-crafted and organized Logical Unfocused. Not really organized Confusing Sentence Structure Well-structured and very professional Well structured. Needs work on professional presentation Unprofessional and weak structuring No structure and unprofessional Language Professional use of financial terms and structure. Overall language very professional Effective use of financial language and professional Unfamiliar with financial terms and application. Not very professionally completed Incorrect usage of terminologies and very unprofessional use of language Grammar and Formatting Well Structured Good, but needs little improvement Acceptable, but needs work Totally unacceptable Total Points Scoring (A = 23-28 points, B = 16-22 points, C= 10-15 points, D = 5-9 points, F = 0-4 points)