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 Wee

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:

1. Banks and Compliance with Basel III
   • Select an Australian bank.
   • Analyze risk ratios, trends, and market conditions.
   • Provide improvement recommendations.
2. Equity Research
   • Select an ASX-listed company.
   • Conduct fundamental/technical analysis.
   • Assess liquidity, risk/return, and investor suitability.
   • Provide share recommendations.
3. Bond Yields and the Yield Curve
   • Compare three bonds with differing maturities/features.
   • Discuss yield differences and macroeconomic impacts.
4. Foreign Exchange Rate
   • Choose an ASX-listed importer/exporter.
   • Analyze currency risk exposure and hedging strategies.
   • Recommend hedging improvements.

Objectives:

1. Team collaboration.
2. External research and analysis.
3. Organized argumentation.
4. Clear articulation of concepts.
5. 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:

1. Research & Analysis Depth – Beyond textbook, real-market application.
2. Structure – Logical flow and persuasion.
3. 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.)