Master real world applications of financial products and their derivatives

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

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