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BFF3751 Derivatives
Assignment, Semester 1, 2025
Due Date: 12/5/2025, Monday, 11:55 pm (Week 10)
Weighting/Value: 25%
Topic: What We Can Learn from the Financial Disasters?
Task: This assessment is designed to test students’ learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3. Students
are expected to complete this assignment individually. Based on your surname, select one of
the following cases about financial disasters caused by derivatives mishaps (see business
snapshots 37.1 and 37.2 on pages 816-817 of the textbook):
1. Sumitomo 1990s
2. UBS 2011
3. Barings 1995
4. Société Générale 2008
Required: Students whose last names start with (1) A to G should select case 1; (2) H to L
should select case 2; (3) M to S should select case 3; and (4) T to Z should select case 4.
Incorrect selection will be penalized.
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Part 1: Writing Report (15%)
Hints:
(a) Students are expected to study Chapter 37 of the textbook and incorporate the
contents from the textbook (and/or other sources) with the case, then answer “what we can
learn from the case.” A summary of Chapter 37 without an appropriate connection with the
case is considered an unacceptable answer.
(b) Students may discuss the impact of the financial disasters on other participants in the
financial market and their reactions, for example, peer firms, shareholders, regulators, and so
on.
(c) Students should provide efficient and logical analysis and show comprehensive
evidence to support the conclusion.
(d) Students can use information from multiple sources as long as the source is
appropriately referenced, for example, academic journal articles, media reports, regulation
discussions, etc.
(e) Students must use their own words but not directly copy from a particular source.
Graphs, figures, or tables can be included in the report with appropriate citations. All
assignments will be processed by plagiarism check.
Format Requirements:
The writing report should include the following components: a title page with an abstract
(150 words max), introduction, body, conclusion, reference, and appendix.
 Word count: 1500 words (+ or –10%). Abstract, reference, and appendix are excluded
from the word count.
 Format: 12-point Times New Roman font, 1.5 lines spacing, normal margin.
 Tables and figures: Insert in the body section.
 Reference: Work submitted for this assignment must be consistent with the guidelines
in the Q Manual, which is the faculty’s student guide for producing quality work on time.
Marks may be deducted where in-text citations and/or the reference list are inconsistent with
the American Psychological Association (APA) style.
https://www.monash.edu/library/help/citing-and-referencing
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Part 2: Presentation (10%)
Students are expected to shoot a presentation video based on the writing report as described
in part 1.
Format Requirements: Students must show the PPT and record themselves in the video (i.e.,
video recording but not picture). The required recording format is shown as follows (i.e.,
show PPT as background and your face at the top right corner):

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360025561091-Recording-layouts
Recording software: Zoom
Length: 10 mins (+ or –1 min)
File format: mp4
File size: 500MB max strictly (e.g., a 10 mins zoom video should be about 120MB)
Presentation tips:
A guide to oral presentations: https://www.monash.edu/rlo/quick-study-guides/a-guide-to-
oral-presentations#text
https://www.monash.edu/rlo/assignment-samples/business-and-economics/oral-presentation
The following links show some insightful tips for good presentation slides:
http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/
Recording equipment: Computer or phone with a camera. You can use other software or
equipment; however, ensure the uploaded file is in MP4 format and does not exceed the
required length and size.
Video edit: Not allowed. However, you can use the pause function in Zoom.
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Technical issues: This task aims to exercise students’ virtual learning and working abilities.
Students are expected to self-resolve the technical issues and record the video using Zoom.
Students are responsible for ensuring the image and audio are functioning well in the video
and that the uploading file does not exceed the required length and size.
 Important note: Make sure you check and play your video after recording. DO NOT
submit at the last minute, as the uploading takes time.
Use Zoom to Record:
Using a computer, you can save the recorded Zoom video locally. The following link shows
the steps of local recording:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362473-Local-recording
If you record using the Zoom app of your phone, the procedure is similar, except the video is
saved in the cloud. You can download it from your Zoom account after the recording.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205347605-Managing-cloud-recordings

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Submission:
 Submit the electronic copy via Moodle.
 You need to upload two files to complete the submission. Partial submission (i.e.,
submitting only one file) is not allowed; it will be considered a late submission.
 For the report, the electronic submission should be in Word or PDF format.
 For the video, the electronic submission should be in MP4 format. Do not compress
the file. Make sure you check and play your video after recording.
 You do not need to submit a PPT.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Generative AI Tools:
 AI & Generative AI tools may be used selectively within this assessment task per free-
text explanation provided.
 In this assessment, you can use generative AI in order to help guide your thinking,
develop imagery, refine ideas, and check and proofread your work for clarity,
structure and grammar. You may also use AI to do the review of the relevant
literature or previous research. AI and Gen AI must not be used to generate a
written response to the assessment task or any part of it and you must not copy
paste from Gen AI. A full declaration of AI use must be provided as per the
instructions in the assessment task.
 AI and Generative AI tools can be used selectively for presentation purposes such as
formatting of reports, data collation, visualisation and other presentation
purposes. All images etc must be acknowledged in the submitted task. A full
declaration of AI use must be provided as per the instructions in the assessment task.
 In addition, you need to screenshot all conversations with generative AI tools and
attach them to the appendix of your report.
Academic Integrity: To ensure the academic integrity of your submission and to deter others
from copying your work, your submission may be processed by text-matching software such
as Turnitin. For additional information, the University’s Student Academic Integrity Policy
can be found at the URL:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/studentacademic-
integrity-policy.html
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Criteria for Marking: Overall, the work submitted for assessment will be graded in
accordance with the Faculty approved Grading Descriptors:
http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/agu/policies/grades-table.html
Penalties for Late Lodgement: Penalties for late lodgement: The University has a standard
penalty for a late submission. See the Marking and Feedback Procedure for more
information.
https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/2300930/Marking-and-Feedback-
Procedure.pdf
Special Consideration: You need to apply for special consideration no later than two
University working days after the due date of the affected assessment or activity. For the
application link, please visit the following link:
https://www.monash.edu/exams/changes/special-consideration
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Assignment Rubric
Part 1: Writing Report (15 marks)
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement Poor
Understanding
of Case (2
marks)
Demonstrates deep understanding of
the financial disaster case and its
implications.
Shows good
understanding with
minor gaps.
Adequate
understanding with
some gaps.
Limited
understanding
with significant
gaps.
Minimal or no
understanding of
the case.
Analysis and
Connection (3
marks)
Integrates Chapter 37 content and
other sources seamlessly with the
case.
Good integration
with minor flaws.
Adequate integration
but somewhat
disjointed.
Limited
integration,
largely disjointed.
No meaningful
integration of
sources.
Impact
Discussion (5
marks)
Thoroughly discusses the impact on
financial market participants with
strong evidence.
Good discussion
with adequate
evidence.
Satisfactory
discussion with some
evidence.
Limited
discussion with
minimal evidence.
No or irrelevant
discussion of
impact.
Logical Flow
and Evidence
(3 marks)
Analysis is logical, coherent, and
supported by comprehensive
evidence.
Generally logical
with adequate
evidence.
Somewhat logical, but
lacks comprehensive
evidence.
Limited logic and
insufficient
evidence.
Lacks logical flow
and evidence.
Use of Multiple
Sources (1
mark)
Effectively uses multiple credible
sources with proper citations.
Good use of
sources with minor
citation errors.
Adequate use of
sources with some
citation issues.
Limited sources
with several
citation errors.
No use of credible
sources or improper
citations.
Formatting and
Structure (1
mark)
Perfect adherence to format
requirements and structure.
Minor deviations
from format
requirements.
Adequate adherence
with some format
issues.
Limited adherence
to format
requirements.
Poor formatting and
structure.
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Part 2: Presentation (10 marks)
Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement Poor
Content
Coverage (3
marks)
Thoroughly covers all key
aspects of the writing report.
Covers most key
aspects with minor
gaps.
Adequate coverage with
some gaps.
Limited coverage
with significant gaps.
Minimal or
irrelevant
coverage.
Presentation
Skills (5 marks)
Clear, engaging, and
confident delivery.
Generally clear and
confident.
Adequate delivery with
some issues.
Unclear and lacking
confidence. Poor delivery.
Use of Visual
Aids (2 marks)
Excellent use of PPT,
enhancing the presentation.
Good use of PPT with
minor issues.
Adequate use of PPT
but not very engaging.
Limited use of PPT
with several issues.
Poor or no use of
PPT.

Deductions
Criteria Points Deducted Reason
Late Submission Late submission penalty
Other Deductions Specify reason


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