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Financial Services and Markets Syllabus

This document outlines the course syllabus for the Financial Services and Markets course at Tamil Nadu National Law University. The course objectives are to understand financial markets and analyze concepts in financial services. Over five modules, students will learn about topics such as financial institutions, markets and regulation, investment products, credit ratings, consumer finance, mutual funds, and merchant banking. Assessment methods include brainstorming, group discussion, quizzes and lectures. Essential readings include books and websites on financial systems, institutions, markets and services.

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Financial Services and Markets Syllabus

This document outlines the course syllabus for the Financial Services and Markets course at Tamil Nadu National Law University. The course objectives are to understand financial markets and analyze concepts in financial services. Over five modules, students will learn about topics such as financial institutions, markets and regulation, investment products, credit ratings, consumer finance, mutual funds, and merchant banking. Assessment methods include brainstorming, group discussion, quizzes and lectures. Essential readings include books and websites on financial systems, institutions, markets and services.

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  • Module 2: Financial Markets
  • Course Overview
  • Module 1: Financial Services
  • Module 3: Regulations and Compliance
  • Essential Readings
  • Module 4: Mutual Funds
  • Additional Resources

TAMIL NADU NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

(A University established under the Tamil Nadu Act No. 9 of 2012)


Dindigul Main Road, Navalurkuttappattu
Tiruchirappalli 620 027
Tamil Nadu, India

[Link]. LL.B. (H)


Semester III

COURSE SYLLABUS

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS

Course Objectives

 To understand financial markets in the context of financial institutions


 To analyze the concepts and functions in the field of financial services
 To provide an in depth knowledge about various financial services

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to:


 Understand the role and function of the financial system in reference to the macro
economy.
 Demonstrate an awareness of the current structure and regulation of the Indian
financial services sector.
 Evaluate and create strategies to promote financial products and services

Teaching Methods

● Brain Storming
● Group Discussion
● Quiz Method
● Lecture Method

MODULE 1

Financial Services – concept – objectives – functions – characteristics – Financial markets –


concept – nature – Financial markets in India – Regulatory Frameworks – Credit Card –
Origin, features, classification, Validity, renewal – Debit card – features – merits – Smart
card – Evolution, types – Financial applications

MODULE 2

Investment Basics – need for investment, Terms like equity, derivative, mutual fund,
depositories etc. and various options available for investment – Securities market – Types -
and role of regulator – SEBI - Primary market, procedure for buying shares through IPO and
secondary market – Online trading (Practical Classes) - Raising capital from foreign
countries - Dematerialisation of securities – Securitisation – Underwriting securities – Book
building – Stock Invest – Venture Capital

MODULE 3

Credit Rating – Definition – features – Credit Rating Institutions registered with SEBI –
advantages – issues – Credit rating symbols – grading process – Consumer finance –
Definition – Types – Sources of Consumer finance – Hire purchase and instalment system –
Leasing – Definition – features - types – merits and limitations – tax implications.

MODULE 4

Mutual Funds – Definition – meaning – types – SEBI guidelines – functions – UTI – RBI
regulations on Mutual Funds – Mutual Fund Products and Features Regulatory body,
benefits, risks of investing, NAV, entry/exit load, types, fund offer document. Different type
of mutual fund products, features, exchange traded funds (ETF) and gold ETFs

MODULE 5

Factoring and Forfaiting – Definition – features – types – Legal aspects of factoring – merits
and limitations of factoring – Forfaiting and factoring – Forfaiting Indian Scenario –
Merchant banking – Definition – meaning – features – Functions – regulatory frame work -
Debt Recovery Tribunal in India.

Essential Readings

1. S. Gurusamy, Financial Services & Systems, Tata McGraw Hill Education, Second
Edition Reprint 2009.
2. [Link], Essential of Financial Servics, Tata McGraw Hill Education, Second
Edition, 2009.
3. [Link], Jitendra Mahkul, Financial Institutions and Markets, McGraw Hill
Education Ninth Edition, 2015.
4. [Link] and [Link], Financial Markets and Services, Himalaya Publishing
House, 2016.
5. [Link], Indian Financial System, McGraw Hill Education, Ninth Edition,2016.

Additional Readings

1. Dalton, John M: How the stock Markets works,New York Institute of Finance,Third
edition,2001
2. SundarSankaran. Indian Mutual Funds Handbook – A Guide For Industry
Professionals and Intelligent Investors, Vision Books Pvt Ltd, Fifth Edition 2018.
3. Christine Benz, Russel Kineel, Peter Di Teresa. Morningstar Guide to Mutual Fund:
5 Star Strategies for Success, Wiley, Second Edition 2007.
4. B. Santhanam, Financial Services, Margham Publication, Chennai,2003.
5. [Link], [Link], [Link], [Link], FinancialServices,
Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 2004.
6. M.Y. Khan, Financial Services, Tata McGraw – Hill, New Delhi, 2000
7. Machendra Raja - Financial Services, [Link] Publishers, New Delhi, 1998
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