Advanced Financial Markets Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

In this Advanced Financial Markets Course, you will understand:

• the key financial institutions and their functions.

• the key financial institutions and their functions.

• how Fixed Income Markets operate.

• how Equity Markets operate.

• the fundamentals of investing in derivatives.

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.

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.

DURATION

10 days.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this Financial Markets 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.
• Appreciate the scope and operation of currency markets.
• Understand the nature and management of investment risk.
• Use derivatives in investment management.
• Implement an Action Plan at your workplace using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

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

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

Financial Markets How to Value Equity

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

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

Financial Markets Investor Behaviors

• Overview
• Behavioral efficient markets
• Investment decision-making

Course Review

• Summary and recap of key learning objectives
• Action Planning

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Steady Development Centre certificate..

TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at Steady Development Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: training@steadydevelopmentcentre.com
Tel: +254 718108851

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Steady Development Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

The Course fee payment should be transferred to Steady Development Centre account through bank, 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.

For further inquiries, please contact us on:

• Tel: +254 718108851
• Email: training@steadydevelopmentcentre.com

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