Tài chính doanh nghiệp - Chapter 1: Functions and roles of the financial system in the global economy

Chapter 1Functions and Roles of the Financial System in the Global EconomySlides by Yee-Tien (Ted) Fu Learning Objectives To understand the functions performed and the roles played by the system of financial markets and financial institutions in the global economy and in our daily lives.To discover how important the financial system is to increasing our standard of living, generating new jobs, and building our savings to meet tomorrow’s financial needs.Introduction to the Financial SystemThe financial system is the collection of markets, institutions, laws, regulations, and techniques through which bonds, stocks, and other securities are traded, interest rates are determined, and financial services are produced and delivered around the world.Introduction to the Financial SystemThe primary task of the financial system is to move scarce loanable funds from those who save to those who borrow to buy goods and services and to make investments in new equipment and facilities, so that the global economy can grow and the standard of living can increase.Flows within the Global Economic SystemThe basic function of the economic system is to allocate scarce resources – land, labor, management skill, and capital – to produce the goods and services needed by society.The global economy generates a flow of production in return for a flow of payments.The circular flow of production and income is interdependent and never ending.Flow of incomesFlow of expenditures for consumption & taxesFlow of productive servicesFlow of production of goods & servicesCircular Flow of Income, Payments, and Productionin the Global Economic SystemProducing units (mainly business firms and governments)Consuming units (mainly households)The Role of Markets in the Global Economic SystemMost economies around the world rely principally upon markets to carry out the complex task of allocating scarce resources.The marketplace is dynamic. It determines what goods and services will be produced and in what quantities through their prices.Markets also distribute income by rewarding superior producers with increased profits, higher wages, and other economic benefits.Types of MarketsThere are essentially three types of markets within the global economic system.The factor markets allocate factors of production (land, labor, skills, capital) and distribute income (wages, rent) to the owners of productive resources.Consuming units use most of their income from factor markets to purchase goods and services in the product markets.Types of MarketsThe financial markets channel savings to those individuals and institutions needing more funds for spending than are provided by their current incomes.Types of MarketsProducing units (mainly business firms and governments)Consuming units (mainly households)Flow of funds (savings)Flow of financial services, income, and financial claimsFinancial marketsFlow of productionProduct markets Goods and servicesFlow of paymentsFlow of payments forconsumption and taxesFlow of incomesFlow of incomesFactor marketsProductive servicesProductive servicesThe Financial Markets and the Financial System:Channel for Savings and InvestmentNature of savingsHouseholds: current income – tax payments – consumption expendituresBusinesses: retained earningsGovernments: current revenues – expendituresNature of investmentHouseholds: purchase of a homeBusinesses: expenditures on capital goods and inventoriesGovernments: building/maintaining public facilitiesThe Financial Markets and the Financial System:Channel for Savings and InvestmentThe financial markets enable the exchange of current income for future income and the transformation of savings into investment so that production, employment, and income can grow, and living standards can improve.The suppliers of funds to the financial system expect not only to recover their original funds but also to earn additional income as a reward for waiting and assuming risk.The Global Financial SystemFlow of financial services, incomes, and financial claimsDemanders of funds (mainly business firms and governments)Flow of loanable funds (savings)Suppliers of funds (mainly households)Functions Performed by the Global Financial System and the Financial MarketsSavings function. The global system of financial markets and institutions provides a conduit for the public’s savings.Wealth function. The financial instruments sold in the money and capital markets provide an excellent way to store wealth.Liquidity function. Financial markets provide liquidity for savers who hold financial instruments but are in need of money.Functions Performed by the Global Financial System and the Financial MarketsCredit function. Global financial markets furnish credit to finance consumption and investment spending.Payments function. The global financial system provides a mechanism for making payments for goods and services, in the form of currency, checking accounts, debit cards, credit cards, digital cash, etc.Functions Performed by the Global Financial System and the Financial MarketsRisk protection function. The financial markets offer protection against life, health, property, and income risks, by permitting individuals and institutions to engage in both risk-sharing and risk reduction.Policy function. The financial markets are a channel through which governments may attempt to stabilize the economy and avoid inflation.Functions Performed by the Global Financial System and the Financial MarketsThe financial services that are most widely sought by the public include:Payments servicesThrift servicesInsurance servicesCredit servicesHedging servicesAgency servicesTypes of Financial MarketsWithin the Global Financial SystemThe money market is for short-term (one year or less) loans, while the capital market finances long-term investments by businesses, governments, and households.In particular, governments borrow from commercial banks in the money market, while in the capital market, insurance companies, mutual funds, security dealers, and pension funds supply the funds for businesses.Types of Financial MarketsWithin the Global Financial SystemThe money market may be subdivided into Treasury bills, certificates of deposit (CDs), bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper, federal funds and Eurocurrencies.The capital market may be subdivided into mortgage loans, tax-exempt (municipal) bonds, consumer loans, Eurobonds and Euronotes, corporate stock, and corporate notes and bonds.Types of Financial MarketsWithin the Global Financial SystemIn open markets, financial instruments are sold to the highest bidder, and they can be traded as often as is desirable before they mature. In negotiated markets, the instruments are sold to one or a few buyers under private contract.Financial capital is raised when new securities are sold in the primary markets. Security trading in the secondary markets then provides liquidity for the investors.Types of Financial MarketsWithin the Global Financial SystemIn the spot market, assets are traded for immediate delivery (usually within one or two business days).A futures or forward market is designed to trade contracts calling for the future delivery of financial instruments.Options markets enable contracts that grant the right to buy or sell certain securities at specific prices within a certain time to be traded.Credit, the common commodity. The shifting of borrowers among markets helps to weld the financial system together and to balance the costs of credit in the different markets.Speculation and arbitrage. Speculators who gamble on their market forecasts and arbitrageurs who watch for profitable arbitrage opportunities help to level out prices and maintain price consistency among the markets.Factors Tying All Financial Markets TogetherFactors Tying All Financial Markets TogetherPerfect and efficient markets. There is some research evidence suggesting that financial markets are closely tied to one another due to their near perfection and efficiency.Financial markets in the real world. In the real world however, market imperfection and information asymmetry exist.The Dynamic Financial SystemThe global financial system is rapidly changing.In particular, the trend towards the global integration of financial systems has been aided by the gradual deregulation of financial institutions and services as well as the increasing harmonization of their regulations.The Dynamic Financial SystemThe results have been increasingly intense competition, many new financial services, increased risk, and a wave of mergers among financial institutions.The Plan of This BookPart One provides an overview of the global financial system – its role in the world’s economy and basic characteristics.Part Two examines the forces that shape interest rates and the prices of financial instruments.Part Three draws our attention to the money market and its principal instruments and institutions (including the central bank).The Plan of This BookPart Four takes a closer look at commercial banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, money market funds, insurance companies, pension funds, mutual funds, and other private financial-service firms.Part Five turns to the role of governments (federal, state, and local) and business firms within the global financial system.The Plan of This BookPart Six focuses on the financial characteristics of consumers – individuals and families.Part Seven is devoted to the international financial system and future trends in global finance.Markets on the NetBankrate.com at www.bankrate.com/brmChicago Board of Trade at www.cbot.comDerivatives Concepts A-Z at www.finpipe.com/derivglossary.htmMoody’s Investor Service at www.moodys.comSecurities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.govMarkets on the NetStandard and Poor’s Corporation at www.standardandpoors.comThe Financial Times at www.ftbusiness.comThe Wall Street Journal at www.wsj.comU.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis at www.bea.govU.S. Bureau of the Census at www.census.govMarkets on the NetU.S. Treasury Department at www.publicdebt.treas.govChapter ReviewIntroduction to the Financial SystemThe Global Economy and the Financial SystemFlows within the Global Economic SystemThe Role of Markets in the Global Economic SystemTypes of MarketsThe Financial Markets and the Financial System: Channel for Savings and InvestmentChapter ReviewFunctions Performed by the Global Financial System and the Financial MarketsSavings FunctionWealth FunctionLiquidity FunctionCredit FunctionPayments FunctionRisk Protection FunctionPolicy FunctionChapter ReviewTypes of Financial Markets Within the Global Financial SystemThe Money Market versus the Capital MarketDivisions of the Money and Capital MarketsOpen versus Negotiated MarketsPrimary versus Secondary MarketsSpot versus Futures, Forward, and Option MarketsChapter ReviewFactors Tying All Financial Markets TogetherCredit, the Common CommoditySpeculation and ArbitragePerfect and Efficient MarketsFinancial Markets in the Real World: Imperfection and AsymmetryThe Dynamic Financial System The Plan of This Book