This unit examines the principles underlying the objectives and structures of collective investments schemes and outlines the governance framework, rules and eligibility conditions for mutual funds, trusts and investment companies. It explains the mechanics of asset valuation, pricing, redemption and disclosure practices of collective investment schemes and illustrates how regulatory bodies supervise these practices. It represents the most common types of financial fraud experienced within financial markets and explains processes used to detect potential frauds. The unit outlines the regulatory requirements that have been implemented to detect and prevent financial fraud. -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Robert Trevor
Prerequisites: Admission to MFinReg
