FINM4100_T3_2021_Assessment_2
Assessment 2 Information
Subject Code: FINM4100
Subject Name: Data Analytics in Accounting, Economics & Finance
Assessment Title: Investigative Report - Fintech & Regtech
Assessment Type: Individual Assignment
Weighting: 25%
Total Marks 25
Submission:
Face to Face Students: Turnitin;
Online Students: Turnitin
Due Date: Friday Week 10, 19:55pm AEST via Turnitin
Assessment Description
• This is an individual report. Word limit is 1500 (+/- 10%)
• This report should be prepared for practitioners in the financial services industry and
address the:
A) Application of big data and analytics to central banking and;
B) The effects this will have over how these institutions operate over the next 5-10 years
• Students are provided with ONE core reading and four suggested readings (Available on
MyKBS).
1. CORE: Big data approach to understand central banks and their operation.
2. SUGGESTED: Central banks’ new strategic approach toward big data analytics in
forecasting and decision-making.
3. SUGGESTED: The future of central banking - The European Central Bank.
4. SUGGESTED: Big data supporting financial stability
5. SUGGESTED: Emerging opportunities and challenges with central bank data.
Students must reference the core reading in their report.
• In addition to the core readings, students must to include THREE additional references from
their own research.
• Students may wish to use the ECB, RBA, US Federal Reserve, IMF and World Bank
websites to source valuable supplementary information.
• Theoretical frameworks and concepts from the lectures need to be applied to the analysis
• The report should be appropriately referenced based on the resources found on MyKBS
(Academic Success Centre): https:
elearning.kbs.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=194263
https:
elearning.kbs.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=194263
Assessment Focus
Develop an investigative report into the:
A) Application of big data and analytics to central banking and;
B) The effects this will have over how these institutions operate over the next 5-10 years
In addition to your own thoughts and analysis, your report might also address the following areas:
• Use of sentiment analysis or similar approach to provide a qualitative interpretation of
central bank discussion papers.
• The enterprise data governance framework adopted by a central bank such as the
European Central Bank (ECB), the US Federal Reserve (The Fed) or the Bank of Japan
(BoJ).
• How big data can potentially assist with (monetary) policy rate-setting that helps stablise
inflation and reduce unemployment to its natural rate.
• How big data may be used to support financial stability.
• How big data could change both the internal operations of central banks and transform
the external economic and financial systems central banks analyse.
• Remember to consider your audience: practitioners in the financial services industry
Suggested Structure:
Introduction
• What is central banking?
Discussion
• Use of sentiment analysis or similar approach to provide a qualitative interpretation of
central bank discussion papers.
• The enterprise data governance framework adopted by a central bank such as the
European Central Bank (ECB), the US Federal Reserve (The Fed) or the Bank of Japan
(BoJ).
• How big data can potentially assist with (monetary) policy rate-setting that helps stablise
inflation and reduce unemployment to its natural rate.
• How big data may be used to support financial stability.
• How big data could change both the internal operations of central banks and transform
the external economic and financial systems central banks analyse.
• Your thoughts and recommendations (arguments should be backed by evidence).
Conclusion
• Summary of main discussion points.
References & Appendices
Task-Based Ru
ic
Section Criteria Marks Allocated
A) Research
and Description
of Cu
ent
Trends
Demonstrate an ability to describe, evaluate and conduct research
on cu
ent trends in big data and analytics as they relate to central
anks.
Integrate an understanding of analytics techniques, governance
and economic and financial theory policy to address the
application of big data and analytics to central banks.
4 marks
6 marks
B) Conclusions,
Predictions and
Reflections
Synthesise theory and practice taught in the course, personal
esearch and the reports provided to provide a logical, convincing
and supported conclusion/prediction on the effects of big data and
analytics on the future of central banking
10 marks
Referencing,
Presentation
and
Communication
Construct a report that follows a logical sequence of an executive
summary, introduction, clear sections and a summary/conclusion.
Judge the needs of the report audience (finance industry
professionals) and adapt the report structure, presentation and
jargon to address those needs.
Conduct research into the report topic based on provided readings
and personal research. Demonstrate an understanding of which
sources are most relevant to addressing the report focus.
Apply Harvard Referencing conventions to acknowledging all
sources used in constructing the report
6 marks
2 marks
2 marks
Total Marks 30
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