Ask your professors for examples of past projects. The professor can show examples of the best performing projects so that you know what is expected. Past projects can set the standard for performance, and if you have seen other successful work you will know what is expected of you.
Examine the materials, texts and notes for the finance course being taken. The required reading will have many references to studies, articles and projects conducted, all relating to finance. These projects can help you generate ideas for your own project. In addition, the material in the course notes can also work as references for a project.
Students at post secondary institutions will have access to academic journals through the library. The library has financial and business journals that are filled with related projects. Students can access these journals and use the entries contained in them for research.
Other students in the class and program are a great resource. They know the specifics of the course and can point students looking for related projects in the right direction. Other students may be willing to share their own work as well.