Analyzes the primary characteristics of depository and non-depository intermediaries including commercial banks, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, mutual funds, Fannymae, Freddiemac, and corporate financing. Emphasis is focused on the structure and primary activities of such intermediaries, their role in the economic distribution of wealth and the impact of current legislation on their operations and growth. This course will survey all the financial institutions which significantly impact current financial markets. (Fall)