Program Introduction
The goal of MarketSavvy is to create a forum for participants to get a practical feel for movements in the Financial Markets. It is meant to be complementary to the theories learned through school by giving a more practical and market focused approach to understanding the boundless financial world.

The program is facilitated by Shoeb Hosain, MBA. With 8 years of experience in the field, there is no one better to run the MarketSavvy program for our CMG members as well as interested individuals. The program will run through the semester where Shoeb will be covering 4 crucial topics in the world of finance. Find Shoeb Hosain’s full bio in our Partners section.

TOPIC 1 – Introduction to the US Financial System

Ted Rogers School of Business Management – Cara Commons 7th Floor TRSBM
September 13th, 2011

Session Coverage

• Introduction to the Core of the Financial System
• The Core Financial Market
• Central Banks & Government Agencies
• The Regulatory Environment
• SupraNational Banks
• The Ratings Agencies
• Peripheral Financial Players

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October 7th, 2011

Session Coverage

BofA Business Segment Breakdown
• Annual Report breakdown
• Review of Divisions and Business Lines
• Find out what a large institution like BofA does in normal operations
• Revenue/Income concentration analysis
• Product offerings
• How they make money
• How they report income
How do financial institutions advertise what they do to the market
• Identify gaps between this and how they report
Review of BofA Brands
• How a major financial institution handles brand management
Investigate how financial institutions advertise career paths

Additional Topics
• Intro to Securitization
• Intro to BofA and the Credit Crisis

TOPIC 3 – Investment Banks: Goldman Sachs

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October 11th, 2011

Session Coverage

Goldman Sachs Business Segment Breakdown
• Annual Report breakdown
• Review of Divisions and Business Lines
• Find out what a large institution like Goldman does in normal operations
• Revenue/Income concentration analysis
• Product offerings
• How they make money
• How they report income (Noteworthy Revenue/Expenses commentary)
Funding
• How institutions like this fund their operations and how they manage this part of the business

Additional Topics
• Off Balance Sheet Transactions
• Risk Management
• Balance Sheet Management