Research paper about the insurance industry in KSA.
BNFN 3305 – Risk Management of Financial Markets and Institutions/ Spring 2017 -2018
RESEARCH PROJECT DESCRIPTION
You are expected to choose a topic and write a research paper about it.
TOPIC 1: Mutual Funds Market in Saudi Arabia
The purpose of this paper is to study the mutual funds market in Saudi Arabia, The paper intends to cover recent trends, developments, and prospects of the Saudi mutual funds market. The paper must provide a comparison between conventional and Islamic Saudi mutual funds’ performance.
TOPIC 2: The Mortgage Market in Saudi Arabia
The purpose of this paper is to study the mortgage market in Saudi Arabia and identify the main challenges as well as benefits that the Saudi Economy will face with the creation of this new financial market and industry.
TOPIC 3: Saudi Sukuk Market
The purpose of this paper is to study Sukuk market of Saudi Arabia and identify the main challenges as well as benefits to the Saudi economy. The paper also intends to cover recent trends and developments in the Saudi Sukuk Market.
TOPIC 4: The Insurance Market in Saudi Arabia
The purpose of this paper is to study insurance market of Saudi Arabia and identify the main challenges as well as benefits to the Saudi economy. The paper also intends to cover recent trends and developments in the Saudi insurance Market.
TOPIC 5: The Derivatives Market in GCC Zone
The purpose of this paper is to study derivative market of the GCC Zone and identify the main challenges and opportunities. The paper also intends to cover recent trends and developments in the GCC Zone.
TOPIC 6: The Impact of the Brexit Vote on the UK Financial Services Sector
The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of the Brexit vote on the UK Financial Services sector. The paper intends to highlight the significance of the financial services sector to the UK economy. It must cover the impact of the Brexit vote on the local currency value, the operations of financial institutions and financial markets, the regulatory framework, and cross border trade.
TOPIC 7: Bitcoin: The Rise of New Money
The purpose of this paper is to study the emergence of the new decentralized digital currency and identify its main challenges, benefits and risks.
Hint:
Be aware that the guidelines under each topic above are to help you cover the major related issues. Nevertheless, you are NOT limited to them and may add other issues you think will enrich your paper.
Research Project Construction Requirements:
Part A: all research papers must be typed and include the followings:
1. Cover page must state clearly the title of the research paper, name, course title and code, academic semester, name of instructor and date.
2. You should provide a table of contents in your research paper.
3. In your references list, use a wide range of academic information sources such as books, journals, reliable internet websites, newspapers, etc) and write them in APA style.
4. The paper should contain no spelling mistakes, is properly structured with appropriate headings and titles, numbered and properly stapled.
5. The paper should be 8 -10 pages [introduction: (Max) 2 pages; main body: (Max) 6 pages; conclusion: (Max) 2 pages].
6. Peer evaluation forms submission is optional and can be submitted along with the research paper on due date. The deduction amount will be decided by the instructor.
7. Submission Deadline will be on Monday April 16nd , 2018.
8. Submission has to be in soft copy in the safe-assignment link that will be available on blackboard on due date.
project Paper Assessment Rubric
Project Title:
Group Members:
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Format/Layout (10%) |
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· Follows requirements related to format and layout (length, font, style, margins, etc.) |
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· References (APA style, consistency between in-text citations and bibliography) |
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Content /information (70%) |
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Ideas: Responds to assignment. · Interesting, demonstrates sophistication of thought. · Central idea is clearly communicated · Understands and critically evaluates its sources, appropriately limits and defines terms. |
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Organization and coherence |
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· Uses a logical structure appropriate to paper's subject, addresses all elements of the topics. All sections are present: · Introduction · Development of argument · Results and interpretation · Conclusion and recommendation |
20% |
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· Uses evidence appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient explanation to convince. |
10% |
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· Coherence of information (clear logic, no conflicting ideas, paragraphs clearly relates to paper's central idea and to the paragraph title) |
10% |
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· Logical progression of ideas, uses transitional sentences often develop one idea from the previous one. |
10% |
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Quality of Writing (10%) |
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· Clarity of sentences and paragraphs · Errors and spelling mistakes, grammar and use of English |
5% 5% |
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Peer Evaluation (10%) |
10% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
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PEER EVALUATION FORM
Evaluator Name: ______________________
Evaluate each group member on a rating grading basis relative to their performance and contribution to the research project
Circle the rating that is closest to your evaluations of each member.
Member Name Score:
1. _____________________ Excellent Very Good Good Poor Didn’t Contribute
2. _____________________ Excellent Very Good Good Poor Didn’t Contribute
3. _____________________ Excellent Very Good Good Poor Didn’t Contribute
4. _____________________ Excellent Very Good Good Poor Didn’t Contribute
Additional Comment: