Introduction to the Global Financial Markets
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Days
At the end of the course participants will be able to: De-code the financial press. Define market jargon and demystify financial terminology. Identify the major players in the market. Know the 'hot issues' the financial marketplace now faces. Understand the range of different investor-types. Explain the motivations of investing in different financial. Suitable for: New employees to investment banks - this course provides a clear insight into the markets, products and financial services. The course is also suitable for anyone who would like an introduction to the financial markets and the role played by investment banks.
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Course programme
Complimentary e-learning module
Case Study
- Deals of the Year
Simulations
- Be a Trader
- Fantasy Fund Manager
Exercises
- How to use the FT
Other Extras
- Certificate of attendance
Level: Introductory
Synopsis:
If the terms 'sell-side' / 'buy-side' mean nothing to you and the Financial Times reads like Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, this course will illuminate how the financial markets really work. By the end of the programme you will not only understand how the financial markets operate but will be knowledgeable on the current trends and 'hot issues' affecting the marketplace today.
At the end of the course participants will be able to: De-code the financial press . Define market jargon and demystify financial terminology . Identify the major players in the market . Know the 'hot issues' the financial marketplace now faces . Understand the range of different investor-types . Explain the motivations of investing in different financial products . Identify financial product types and services . Identify the main business areas of an investment bank . Describe the marketplace in which investment banks operate .
Prerequisites:
None
Suitable For:
New employees to investment banks - this course provides a clear insight into the markets, products and financial services. The course is also suitable for anyone who would like an introduction to the financial markets and the role played by investment banks.
Introduction
- This section provides a general overview of the capital markets and explains the roles of the major institutional players
- Investment banks and commercial banks
- Disintermediation: the role of the investment bank
- The global reach of the markets
- Market Players: Buy-side, sell-side and 3rd party. Who does what?
Markets and products: equities
- This section introduces the world of equity, discusses the case for equity issuance and describes the key features of the main equity products
- The case for equity: the corporate view
- Who issues and who invests
- The product mix: ordinaries, preference shares and ADR's
- Stock exchanges: trading and dealing
Markets and products: bonds
- Fixed income instruments are issued by corporates and governments alike. However, one size does not fit all. This module explains the different types of borrowers, lenders and the instruments they trade between them.
- Bonds vs loans and shares
- The product mix: a diversity of types
- Bonds and interest rates: a fundamental relationship
The issuance of securities
- This session examines the process of issuance and details the similarities and differences between equity and debt
- Origination and syndication
- Book building and placement
- Managing the deal: the role of the lead manager
Markets and products: derivatives - forwards and futures
- Derivatives is a general term for futures, options and swaps. These modules explain what they are, investor types and the motivations behind using these instruments.
- Using FRA's to manage interest rate risk
- The role of derivatives: hedging or speculation
- The use of futures contracts
Markets and products: derivatives - options and swaps
- Options: concepts and strategies
- Liability and asset swaps
- Credit arbitrage
The world of credit derivatives
Introduction to the Global Financial Markets