Questions from Financial Markets

Q: Explain the motivation of hedge funds to rely on expert networks in

Explain the motivation of hedge funds to rely on expert networks in recent years.

Q: An investment newsletter suggests that because the prevailing stock market conditions are

An investment newsletter suggests that because the prevailing stock market conditions are subject to much uncertainty, investors should purchase call options on the CBOE volatility index (VIX). Write...

Q: A critic recently mentioned that the creation of credit default swaps caused

A critic recently mentioned that the creation of credit default swaps caused the credit crisis in the 2008-2009 period. Write a short essay that supports or refutes this statement.

Q: Recently, a government official in Europe stated that the European Central

Recently, a government official in Europe stated that the European Central Bank needs to weaken the euro so as to improve the European economy. Write a short essay that explains the logic behind this...

Q: Why might you expect the interest rate movements of various industrialized countries

Why might you expect the interest rate movements of various industrialized countries to be more highly correlated in recent years than they were in earlier years?

Q: During the credit crisis in the 2008-2009 period, banks

During the credit crisis in the 2008-2009 period, banks were criticized for restricting their credit. Write a short essay to explain why you think banks should or should not be allowed to restrict the...

Q: The Volcker Rule is intended to prevent banks from engaging in proprietary

The Volcker Rule is intended to prevent banks from engaging in proprietary trading. Write a short essay offering your opinion on whether banks should be allowed to engage in proprietary trading.

Q: Some bank managers argue that U.S. bank’s access to

Some bank managers argue that U.S. bank’s access to capital is restricted because the capital requirements imposed by U.S. regulators are too high. Write a short essay that can offer logical insight i...

Q: In recent years, many banks are relying more heavily on non

In recent years, many banks are relying more heavily on non-interest income as a proportion of their total income. Write a short essay explaining whether banks that rely more heavily on non-interest i...

Q: Write a short essay on the future of thrift operations? Should

Write a short essay on the future of thrift operations? Should they be merged into the banking industry, or should they remain distinctly different from commercial banks?