International Capital Markets

This course provides a practical introduction to international capital markets, examining how financial institutions, investors, and intermediaries allocate capital globally. Topics include money markets, interest rates and yield curves, bonds, corporate and sovereign credit, foreign exchange, derivatives, equity markets, structured finance, and investment management. Students will explore financial instruments and risk management strategies, including swaps, futures, options, and credit default swaps, while examining the role of central banks, financial regulation, and global economic developments. Through real-world examples and case studies, the course emphasizes how capital markets operate in practice, how financial risks are assessed and managed, and the lessons of past financial crises.