Financial Markets Excellence Workshop (Online)

Key details

Mode of delivery: Online Course

Course code: AFB107BXO

Duration: 3 days

Fee: £1,812.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 18

Course Overview

This course explains the operation of the biggest type of financial market in the world. It demonstrates why risk is an important component in assessing an investment.

By attending this course, you will acquire the fundamental knowledge required to invest in derivatives.

Agenda

Currency Markets

  • Introduction to currency markets
  • Types of currency instruments
  • Market forces
  • Hedging

Investment Risks

  • Types of risk
  • Risk and return
  • Risk budgeting
  • Risk management

Introduction to Derivatives

  • Types of derivatives
  • Use of derivatives in practice
  • Exchange traded and OTC derivatives
  • How derivatives have caused problems

Target Audience

This training workshop is suitable for:

  • Staff working in the middle office and operations areas of financial institutions who need to understand the wide range of instruments in financial markets.
  • New staff in regulatory organizations who need to broaden their knowledge of financial markets.
  • Financial advisors who need a greater understanding of financial markets.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this training workshop, you will:

  • Appreciate the scope and operation of currency markets.
  • Understand the nature and management of investment risk.
  • Use derivatives in investment management.

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