For this task, you need to identify one financial institution around the world that is of your interest to study. Critically review the impact and implications of this financial institution. An extensive review of academic AND industry literature should be done and elaborated in your coursework.

• These financial institutions can be central banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, etc. They can be institution that is/was doing well or is/was that didn’t perform well.

For example, you can take Lebanon Central Bank that was involved in ‘ponzi scheme’ of lending that has brought the country down to its knee.

• Next, you need to justify why do you choose this financial institution. What is it about this institution that is of your interest?

• Investigate the factors that lead to the performance of this financial institution? Perhaps prolonged interest rates, perhaps political intervention. For example, you are interested in Lebanon Central Bank because the country was plunged into financial crisis. Then you investigate what are the factors that cause this.

• Analyze their financial statement and extract out interesting information from there.

How is the risk management of this financial institution? Are they forward looking or only backward looking?

• What is the latest development of this financial institution? Are they keeping up with digitalization?

• Your view on the future of this financial institution. Is there any red flag? Or is the management and operation in good shape.

• Lessons learned.

General Information.

1. This assignment will contribute 30% to your final grade. Marks will be allocated for content, presentation and referencing.

Each student is required to submit a softcopy of their written report through Turnitin. The acceptable similarity index is 7%. The report will not be marked if the summary of the Turnitin Originality Report is more than 7%.

All references should be provided using the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing format.

ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

Analyse the issues by applying the knowledge which you have learnt in the course, and support your arguments with references from sources such as official websites, newspapers, accounting and finance journals and other relevant academic journals or publications for this assessment. References to these resources should be recorded in your coursework.

1. Students are required to perform extensive research and peruse varied journals and publications pertaining to the impact of financial sector, frameworks and models to obtain a holistic view to respond to the above assignment question effectively.
2. Be mindful that the word count for the written report is 4,000 words. You are ONLY allowed a 10% deviation from the actual word count, i.e. 4,400 words. Penalties will be imposed on reports with a word count below 3,600 words or exceeding 4,400 words.
3. The report will be marked out of 100% and converted to 30% to arrive at the final mark that will make up your final grade.
4. Please be reminded that Appendices should ONLY include graphs and diagrams
5. Marks will only be awarded for discussion in the main body of the report.

1. Prior to the submission of the written report, kindly ensure that all aspects of the requirements have been addressed and that there are no spelling and grammatical errors in your respective reports.
2. MARKING RUBRIC

The evaluation of an assignment is subjective but the following marking rubric will provide a degree of consistency and clarity for both the examiner and students. In dealing with the topic of interest, students’ need to show the depth of understanding of the relevant issues, the ability to synthesize information from academic and industry journals to formulate sustained arguments towards arriving at an appropriate

conclusion and justifications related to the topic of interest. There is no one correct answer required.

Extensive research beyond the textbook is compulsory and your review will not be able to attain excellence if your reading is only restricted to a few articles. The review should provide evidence of criticality and high-level thinking as expected of a second- year undergraduate student. English expression, sentence construction, grammar and spelling are also indicators of the quality of the review. The coherence and logical flow of ideas and arguments are also assessed. The format and presentation of the review should also be neat and professional.

The following table sets out the sections of the report and the detailed explanations and weight given to each section.

Content of Report	Weight
Introduction: A clear statement of what the review intends to achieve with an outline of what is to follow	5%
The main body of the review: Comprehensive coverage and depth of critical analysis that explores the issues arising from the impact of the financial institution are evaluated with adequate supporting evidence, via actual illustrated examples. Critical evaluation and significant insights on financial institution and its role in influencing policymakers and regulators within the financial industry. The articulated arguments and evaluation of these issues were projected thoughtfully and insightfully. Discusses the key issues clearly and eloquently, by providing the reader with guidance as to the overall review of the report. Excellent use of evidence from varied academic literature/ secondary research. High-quality arguments put forward with a clear link to evidence. Minimal use of descriptive passages. Comprehensive use of journal papers, finance and economics publications, etc. with a clear and critical assessment on the rise of the chosen financial institution and its impact within the financial industry are explored adequately. Selected references are of high quality and relevance (NOT Wikipedia answers, etc.).	80%

Conclusions: The conclusion is coherent and well organised. Clear connections to the preceding body of the essay with evident answers to the initial assignment question. Lucid synthesizing and reframing of key points from the essay. A clear position on the outcomes. No new material was introduced in this section. Areas for further consideration / new perspectives/recommendations or questions may be suggested.	5%
Organization of content and references
The report is coherently organised with an apparent logical flow. Paragraphs are connected and not disjointed. Each paragraph makes a clear point and paragraphs connect persuasively and logically. Writing is precise and unambiguous with lucid sentence structure. Formatting is evident. Spelling and grammar have been thoroughly checked. Proper use of the APA- referencing system including in-text referencing and quotations. Appropriate use of appendices.	10%
	100%

ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE

Plagiarism, whether inadvertent or deliberate, shall include the following:

• Word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources, or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, theses, other unpublished works such as working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin;
• Using very close paraphrasing of sentences or whole paragraphs without due acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original;
• Submitting another student’s work in whole or in part; or
• Use of other person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgment.

Collusion, whether inadvertent or deliberate, shall include the following:

• Submitting an ‘individual assignment’ that was jointly prepared by the candidate and any other third party, e.g. other students, family members, professionals, or other tutors/lecturers;

• Submitting a ‘group assignment’ that was jointly prepared by the group and another third party, e.g. other students, family members, professionals, or other tutors/lecturers; or

• Copying each other’s work and passing it off as an individual effort.

Please refer to the Student Handbook for Undergraduate Programs or e-Learn for details about academic malpractice penalties.