Financial Markets Essentials (Online)

Key details

Mode of delivery: Online Course

Course code: AFB107AO

Duration: 5 days

Fee: £3,004.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 30

Course Overview

By attending this course, you will be understand:

  • The key financial institutions and their functions.
  • How Fixed Income Markets operate.
  • How Equity Markets operate.

The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

Agenda

Financial Markets – The Players

  • Types of banks
  • Fintech
  • Hedge funds
  • Other financial institutions

Fixed Income Markets

  • Debt Capital Markets
  • Money Markets
  • The valuation of a bond
  • Credit Risk and Ratings

Equity Markets

  • Primary Market
  • Secondary Market
  • Market Indices
  • Equity Valuation

Financial Markets – How to Value Equity

  • The purposes for valuation
  • Equity value and enterprise value
  • Valuation Methods

Course Review

  • Summary and recap of key learning objectives
  • Action Planning

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • New staff in financial institutions or transferring to a career in financial markets.
  • Individual investors seeking a deeper understanding of financial markets.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Identify the major players in the financial markets and their roles.
  • Understand how financial markets set a price for financial assets.
  • Understand the benefits of investing in the various markets.
  • Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.

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