Master real world applications of financial products and their derivatives
A three-day practical training course
Learn how to
Learn how to
- Understand the underlying financial asset classes – equities (including ETFs), bonds, currencies and commodities
- Master global markets and platforms where financial instruments are traded
- Apply asset allocation and portfolio construction techniques
- Appreciate the essential characteristics of financial derivatives – swaps, futures, options and structured products
- Understand the mechanics and engineering principles behind the structuring of financial derivatives. The role of derivatives in hedging and risk management of a portfolio
- Be compliant in the regulatory environment, spot issues and ensure best practice in the application of derivatives to investment and trading
Case studies and practical sessions
Case studies and practical sessions
- High Frequency Trading (HFT) and growth of alternative trading venues in US and Europe, dark pools
- UK gilt market, types of gilts, index linked gilts, role of GEMM’s, role of Debt Management Office, nature and trading of STRIPS
- The repo market and secured overnight financing rates
- SPAN technique for modelling maximum probable intraday risk
- Hedging an equity portfolio with option
- Credit Default Swaps, how they work and how they are quoted
Key information
Key information
Dates: 2021
Venue: Online
Course Leader: Clive Corcoran
London course fee: £2999 plus VAT = £3598.80
Online course fee: £2399 plus VAT if applicable
Why choose IFF?
Why choose IFF?
- TRACK RECORD – we have been delivering expert training to the banking, finance and energy sectors since 1991
- INNOVATION – our courses are continually reviewed so you can be sure they are focusing on the most current issues
- KNOWLEDGE – all of our trainers are highly experienced practitioners and leading subject matter experts so you can be confident you are learning from the very best
- SMALL CLASS SIZES – to aid learning and increase your personal interaction with the trainer
- VALUE – we provide a practical training experience with skills that can be used immediately to gain a tangible return on your investment
- ACCREDITATION – we are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC)
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CPD Certified
Engaging in Continuing Professional Development ensures that both academic and practical qualifications do not become out-dated or obsolete; allowing individuals to continually ‘up skill’ or ‘re-skill’, regardless of occupation, age or educational level. This course has been assessed and is CPD certified.
