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This is a two day course designed to introduce delegates to the basic concepts of the financial markets. The course will examine the structure of the financial industry, its purpose and objectives and how the various elements of firm, form and function combine to give us the global capital markets we operate in today.
*Special Introductionary course fee of only 749+VAT (Normally 999+VAT)
Key Results- By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Identify the key purposes of the financial markets
- Understand how companies and governments raise money
- Describe the differences between primary and secondary markets
- Differentiate between the activities and objectives of Buy- and Sell-side organisations
- Gain knowledge of key asset types, how they are traded and their relevant risk profiles
Delegates:
- This course is suitable for individuals new to the financial industry.
- Suitable for graduates as well as junior staff entering the financial market.
- IT staff within financial institutions wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the technological side.
- Suitable for Administration and support staff to broaden their knowlege of the business they are in. * Excellent opportunity for all to refresh knowledge and learn from a respected industry professional.
- Excellent course sutiable for incoporation within any financial graduate program.
Post Course Delegate Support
For two weeks after any course, delegates can post follow-up questions and comments directly for the attention of the trainer. Additionally, trainers will provide post-course reading and reference materials.
Course categories:Accounting & Finance Courses, Asset Management Courses, Capital Markets Courses, Graduates & Internships Courses, Sales & Marketing Courses, Accounting & Finance Inhouse, Asset Management Inhouse, Capital Markets Inhouse, Graduates & Internships Inhouse, Sales & Marketing Inhouse
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Fundamentals
➢ Purpose of the financial markets
➢ Issuers, investors and the intermediaries
➢ Market participants, roles and responsibilities
➢ Activities of the key financial intermediaries
➢ Regulatory framework
Market Structure
➢ Primary, secondary and Over-the Counter markets
➢ Stock exchange
➢ Money markets
➢ Securitisation
Asset Classes
➢ Equities
➢ Fixed Income
➢ Derivatives (Futures, options, swaps, credit)
➢ Alternative investment including hedge funds, private equity and commodities
➢ Foreign exchange
➢ Collective investment (UCITS, Mutual funds, ETFs)
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Portfolio management
➢ Modern Portfolio Theory
➢ Passive vs. active investments
➢ Asset allocation
➢ Wealth management
Corporate Finance
➢ Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions
➢ Concepts of shareholder and stakeholder value
➢ Financing alternatives
Infrastructure
➢ Treasury Management funding and risk management
➢ Financing repo, securities lending and synthetics
➢ Administration and Operations clearing systems, depositories, middle and back office
The Credit Crunch
➢ Origins and causes
➢ Response from market participants and regulators
➢ Lessons learned for the future
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