FINS5512 Group Project (15%)
Overview:
The Group Project aims to develop research, critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills. Groups will be assigned a topic in Week 6-7, with submissions due in Week 10. Peer evaluation will determine individual marks.
Assignment Details:
- Name: Final Group Project
- Due Date: Monday of Week 11, 23:59 (Sydney time)
- Weighting: 15%
- Length: 2,000 words (plus appendices/references)
- Format: Written analysis and recommendations on an assigned topic.
Assigned Topics:
- Banks and Compliance with Basel III
- Select an Australian bank.
- Analyze risk ratios, trends, and market conditions.
- Provide improvement recommendations.
- Equity Research
- Select an ASX-listed company.
- Conduct fundamental/technical analysis.
- Assess liquidity, risk/return, and investor suitability.
- Provide share recommendations.
- Bond Yields and the Yield Curve
- Compare three bonds with differing maturities/features.
- Discuss yield differences and macroeconomic impacts.
- Foreign Exchange Rate
- Choose an ASX-listed importer/exporter.
- Analyze currency risk exposure and hedging strategies.
- Recommend hedging improvements.
Objectives:
- Team collaboration.
- External research and analysis.
- Organized argumentation.
- Clear articulation of concepts.
- Real-world application.
Teamwork Expectations:
- Resolve conflicts professionally.
- Zero tolerance for freeloading (penalty: zero marks).
Interim Check (Week 8):
- Submit paper scaffold and reference list (non-graded but impacts final mark).
Peer Evaluation (Week 11):
- Mandatory peer assessment of contributions.
Marking Criteria:
- Research & Analysis Depth – Beyond textbook, real-market application.
- Structure – Logical flow and persuasion.
- Delivery – Writing style, referencing, conciseness.
Team Contract Template:
- Covers communication, meetings, roles, timelines, and conflict resolution.
- Guides peer evaluation.
(Note: All original details have been preserved, only reorganized for clarity.)