Reference no: EM133247459
Financial Analyst
Scenario
Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:
You are a financial analyst, advising clients on investment decisions. A client is interested in investing £500,000 in your chosen FTSE 100 company. The client requires you to produce a detailed 2000-word report on this company clearly showing your recommendation on whether or not the investment should be made.
Task 1 - 500 words
Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses the different types of securities.
Question 1: Identify different types of securities and their concepts.
Question 2: Evaluate the characteristics of each of the securities identified.
Question 3: Critically analyse the characteristics and the strengths and weaknesses of different types of securities.
Task 2 - 300 words
Analyse and explain the regulation of, and procedures relating to, the trading of securities and new issues in the world markets, including the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Question 1: Identify the regulations and procedures relating to trading securities.
Question 2: Investigate the arising issues in the global markets including (LSE).
Task 3 - 450 words
Know how to apply the principles of investment theory, security and market analysis and efficiency.
Question 1: Identify and explain the principles of investment theory.
Question 2: Critically evaluate securities.
Question 3: Evaluate the underlying concepts of market analysis and efficiency.
Task 4
Analyse the principles of taxation and their implications, including income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance and corporation tax.
Question 1: Identify the range of taxes and their characteristics.
Question 2: Explain the implications of taxation.
Task 5
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of the law and regulation in controlling the financial services industry.
Question 1: Identify the regulations prevailing in the financial services industry.
Task 6 - 300 words
Know how to plan, manage and review client portfolios according to customer profile and the needs in order to recommend and justify appropriate types of savings and investment.
Question 1: Evaluate client portfolios according to customer profile.
Question 2: Investigate issues relating to portfolio management.