FINANCIAL MARKETS BCO224- Group B Mid-Term Assignment
Cryptocurrencies
Individual task
In 2017, cryptocurrencies grabbed a lot of headlines for numerous reasons. Regardless of how they fare in the future, students are required to write an essay on the merits and shortcomings of cryptocurrencies.
Key contextual elements should include different cryptocurrencies, financial data and statistics.
General instructions:
o Discuss the role of cryptocurrencies in international financial markets.
o Discuss the merits and shortcomings of cryptocurrencies.
o Use examples to illustrate statements in addition to comparing and contrasting to traditional financial markets.
o Discuss your view and reasoning on the future of cryptocurrencies.
Title page, written body, along with a bibliography of any written references, images, or diagrams used (if applicable). NOTE: Formal Written Reports must include a Title Page, Table of Contents, and Appendix if needed.
Formal Written Report saved and uploaded to Moodle in PDF format.
Formalities:
Word count: 1000/1500 words
Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total word count.
Font: Arial 12,5 pts.
Text alignment: Justified.
The in-text References and the Bibliography have to be in Harvard’s citation style.
Submission: Week 4– Via Moodle (Turnitin). By no later than Sunday, August 23rd at 23:59 (11:59pm) CEST.
Weight: This task represents 40% of your total grade for this subject.
It assesses the following learning outcomes:
Outcome 1: Be familiar with the basic mechanics of financial markets as well as the theory that underlies them.
Outcome 2: Have an understanding of the key concepts that drive capital allocation as well as the role of different institutions and the tools that exist to manage various types of risk.
