1.List the goals and functions of central banks

2.Compare and contrast the goals and operations of the US Fed (based on the text book) and the HKMA (research/observation when in HK/class). Focus on how they are similar and different from each other (present in a table format)

3.Describe the key features of Basel III, how has Basel Ill improved over Basel II (present in a table format)?

4.Discuss the five Cs of good credit and the five

Cs of bad credit.

5.What key assets are held by banks?

6.What key liabilities are used by banks to fund its asset holdings?

7.What are the key items in the Income Statement?

8.Describe the key features of Basel Ill that is different from Basel II (present in a table format)

9.Identify the risks faced by a bank, briefly describe how these risks should be managed?