Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:Â LO 1. Identify and explain the concept o
Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes: LO 1. Identify and explain the concept of Investment and Financial markets. (Lo1.1) Assignment Question(s): (Marks 5) Q-1. Highlight the difference between financial and real assets. Explain the major categories of financial information that are available to investors. ( 2 Marks ) Q-2. Explain the functions of the financial markets and highlight the role that the investment banker plays in the distribution of securities. (1.5 Marks ) Q-3. Explain the phases of the industry life cycle and relate dividend policy to the life cycle. ( 1.5 Marks )