Choose a UK Clearing Bank. (i) Collect and present data on its cash reserve ratio and capital ratio between 2006 and 2015. (ii) Using economic theory, analyse changes in the cash reserve ratio
across the time period. (iii) Using economic theory, analyse changes in the capital ratio across the time period. (i) Why are debt securities an attractive means of borrowing for firms? (ii) Why
are they attractive to certain investors? (iii) Choose a week in January 2017. Identify the changes in yield of a UK government benchmark bond across the week. (iv) Using relevant theory,
illustrate and explain changes in the yields observed. Choose a currency that is freely tradable. Choose a market trading day in February 2017. (i) Trace changes in the exchange rate of the
currency against one other over the course of the day. (ii) Use economic and financial theory to analyse the observed changes in the exchange rate. (iii) Provide an explanation for the difference
between the spot rate and 3-month forward rate on the day in question? Learning Outcomes In completing this assessment you should demonstrate the following outcomes: a) Demonstrate an understanding
of the structure and operation of the financial system: b) Analyse the relationships between the financial system and wider economic activity: c) Utilise financial data so as to deepen
understanding of their importance in decision-making by economic agents: d) Communicate economics and financial information effectively in a written manner: e) Demonstrate financial literacy: f)
Demonstrate a capacity to undertake a limited amount of independent learning.