For this assignment, use the Internet to research
high-risk investment brokerage firms that have been indicted or convicted of
ethical violations to provide insight and understanding of this market
segment.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1.
Explain why investors may be attracted to high-risk investments such as
exchange-traded derivatives, global funds, and other complex investment
vehicles.
2.
Analyze the risk associated with exchange-traded derivatives, such as
futures and options, and what brokers might do to minimize the risk to
investors.
3.
Discuss the challenges related to regulating a complex global financial
firm and make suggestions for regulatory improvements.
4.
Analyze the ethical violations of the company you researched.
5.
Discuss the consequences that you believe to be appropriate for the senior
management of the firm you researched and the implications for brokers trading
in high-risk investments.
6.
Create a scenario where you believe the use of high-risk investments would
be beneficial for the investor. Provide support for your rationale.
7.
Use four (4) external resources to support your work. Note: Wikipedia and
other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific
format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
·
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s
name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and
the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated
with this assignment are:
·
Analyze the derivatives market and determine the use of derivatives to
efficiently manage investment risks in an investment portfolio.
·
Use technology and information resources to research issues in corporate
investment analysis.
·
Write clearly and concisely about corporate investment analysis using
proper writing mechanics.
