The finance managers operational environment is resident at the heart of financial markets and the financial system.

1. Citing examples of products involved, explain what financial markets are. (5 marks)
2. Identify and explain the main four types of financial markets. (20 marks)
3. Clearly articulating how financial markets and the financial system contribute to the development of economies, discuss the role of financial markets. (5 marks)
4. Explaining in detail the respective roles and functions, identify and explain the different players (people and institutions) found in financial markets? (20 marks)
5. Identify and explain the categories into which financial markets may be classified (20 marks)