RSM427H1

Chinese Markets and Investments

This course is designed to help students gain insights into Chinese institutions that can facilitate investment decisions in China. The course begins by introducing a stakeholder approach to understanding Chinese markets and highlighting the major differences relative to the capital markets in developed countries. It covers the behaviors and incentives of important market participants such as the government, managers, investors, analysts, and China’s position in the world. Topics include insider trading, financial market transparency, frauds, ESG, Investment in AI, joint-venture and cross-listing firms. Even though the course mainly focuses on China and its institutions, the theories and cases covered are also applicable to understanding international, especially other emerging markets. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.