Fitch Learning courses

...Demonstrate how capital losses are relieved . Understand the differences between how capital gains are taxed for companies and individuals...

...concern over exposure to sub-prime debt pushing leading indices downwards. In the short-term almost every commercial sector has seen downward pressure...

...Extras Suggestions for further reading Certificate of attendance Level: Intermediate Synopsis: Corporate finance is key to many companies as it is a...

...Implications of having associated companies on corporation tax liability Loss reliefs for corporation tax Loss reliefs for single companies Loss reliefs... Learn about: Corporation Tax...

...of a TRS Payment calculations Matching mismatches Leverage and TRSs Credit default swaps (CDSs) Definitions and terms The credit event The default payment... Learn about: Credit Derivatives...

...None Suitable For: Structure product sales people, junior traders and those involved in middle office Introduction to derivatives Breaking down the jargon... Learn about: Equity Derivatives...

...discrete and continuous compounding techniques . Compute and understand the concept of the time value of money . Know how the major financial market indices...

...At the end of the course participants will be able to: Utilise sensitivity and scenario analysis. Use several of the support tools and techniques in spreadsheet programs...

...Be aware of creative accounting techniques and how they may be identified . Identify the importance of accounting policies and their impact on the financial statements...

...of the management of FX risk for banks, institutions and corporates alike. Understand the basic tenets of technical analysis and economics driving FX rates...

...environment and those who are drawn into servicing this new class of investors. At the end of the course participants will be able to: Draw conclusions...

...including how to calculate taxable profits . Understand how partnership profits are treated . Demonstrate an awareness of how new and ceasing businesses...

...Identify the main exemptions and reliefs . Identify the effects of lifetime gifts . Be aware of the IHT charges surrounding trusts . Prerequisites...

...investments and choosing between alternatives. It progresses onto more complex areas dealing with the implications of tax, inflation and uncertainty...

...principals of portfolio construction . Distinguish between active and passive portfolio strategies and styles . Understand the importance of establishing...

...of funds by Islamic financial institutions Practical applications of various Islamic contracts and principles in Islamic financial operations Financial...

...with a particular focus on the importance of performance attribution. At the end of the course participants will be able to: Interpret an attribution report...

...Describe counterparty risk and its implications . Identify & describe credit risk management . Identify the key drivers and types of credit...

...A description and definition of the an interest rate swap Interest rate swap terminology Calculating interest rate swap cash flows The fundamentals...

...averages Oscillators The relative strength index (RSI) Stochastics (K%D) Moving average convergence divergence (MACD) Market profile Market profile charts...