This unit provides a rigorous mathematical development of compound interest theory, using calculus where appropriate. Topics include the force of interest and its relationship to interest rates, inflation and capital gains tax, discrete and continuous term certain annuities, project appraisal, loans, bonds, yield curves, matching and immunisation, pricing by the 'no arbitrage' assumption, and forward rate agreements. Students are assumed to be able to use the basic functionality of a spreadsheet package of their choice. -- Course Website
Instructor: Actuarial staff
Prerequisites: (ACST603 and ACST604) or admission to MActPrac prior to 2011
