International Securities Settlement and Custodial Services

This training program is designed to provide delegates with practical  knowledge about the key concepts, systems, processes and procedures in international securities settlement and custodial services as well as operational risks involved. Participants will have a chance to gain skills necessary to facilitate day-to-day transactions and communication processes between all parties involved.

Main topics covered: 

• Securities settlement - exploring key concepts and market context
• The relationship between exchanges and clearing houses 
• Derivatives and securities settlement process
• Understanding the role of a settlement department
• The role of payment system in securities settlements
• Settlement process including pre-settlement, settlement and reconciliation processes
• Timing in cash management and Forex exchange
• Global custody and derivatives clearing
• Core and value added services in global custody
• Identifying and managing risks in clearing, global custody and settlement 
• The impact of 'Corporate actions ' in custody services
• Exploring industry trends

By attending this program you will gain:

• Practical understanding of international securities settlement processes and custodial services, key players and concepts
• A clear understanding of the operational risks involved in these two services
• An update on recent developments of international securities settlement and custodial services
• An understanding and appreciation of the communication processes between all the parties involved in a given transaction

Who Should Attend

Professionals from Custodial and Investment Banks, Exchanges, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds and Endowments and other institutional investors from the following departments: 

• Custody Services
• Settlements
• Transactions & Processing
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Credit Risk
• Operations 
• Reporting
• IT
• Customer Relationship

Teaching Method

The course is taught with hands-on, practical exercises forming the framework for the case study model. All the theory will be explained though recent financial examples and put into current market context to help you apply it in your daily business.

You will also benefit from a comprehensive course material.

In order to help us establish your individual and business concerns, you will be asked to fill a pre-course questionnaire.

Due to the practical nature of the training the number of places is limited and we advise to book in advance in order to aviod disappointment.