Financial Risk Management

What it covers

This unit introduces students to key sources of financial risk and how these risks can be managed responsibly using derivative instruments. Students learn how futures, forwards, options, swaps, and credit derivatives are used to hedge interest rate, currency, and market risks. Through hands-on simulated trading activities, students develop digital literacies by analysing real market data, using financial analytics tools, and testing hedging strategies in a risk-free environment. The unit emphasises ethical decision-making and ESG considerations, enabling students to understand how effective, risk management supports sustainability, responsible investment practices, and long-term financial stability in contemporary global financial markets.

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