This document provides an overview of money markets and capital markets. It defines money markets as markets for short-term loans or financial assets with maturities of one year or less. Capital markets are for longer-term funds exceeding one year. Key differences are discussed, including liquidity, risk level, and the presence of secondary markets.
The document then describes various characteristics of developed money markets, including an organized banking system, presence of a central bank, availability of credit instruments, and integrated interest rates across submarkets. It lists several instruments that make up money markets, such as treasury bills, commercial paper, and call money markets. Recent developments in integrating organized and unorganized sectors are also mentioned.