Banking and Finance

Quorum Training Ltd.
London, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This is a highly participative programme designed for those who are new to the world of banking and international finance, but who do not necessarily have a financial background.

We will look at the market participants - the buy-side and the sell-side - and explore the various financial instruments and discuss their uses and practical applications. All terminology will be fully explained, and new financial market initiatives explored. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Programme

DAY 1
GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS

Background and development
Defining our terms ¨C capital market inter-relationships
International time zones
Why regulation is critical
MARKET PARTICIPANTS

Range of banks ¨C central, clearing, merchant, investment, universal
Brokers ¨C voice vs. ECN
Fund managers ¨C pension funds, mutuals, hedge funds
Information vendors - Reuters, Bloomberg
Exchanges ¨C CME, CBOT, Euronext Liffe, EUREX
MONEY MARKETS

Definition and key features of
~ LIBOR
~ T.Bills, loans and deposits, CP ¨C in GBP, USD, EUR
FIXED INCOME MARKETS

Role of the issuer, investor, intermediary
Government vs. corporate bonds, domestic vs. eurobonds
Fixed rate bonds, FRNs and MTNs
The role of the rating agenices
High yield/emerging market debt
Yield curves
Repo/reverse repo
DAY 2
EQUITY MARKETS

Types of equity
Common stock vs. preferred stock
Primary markets - issuance
Secondary markets - trading
Using equity indices - FTSE, S&P, NASDAQ, STOXX
Settlement, clearing and custody
FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKETS

Market development
Why exchange rates move ¨C short and long term factors
Range of currencies ¨C major, minor, cross, EM
Spot and forward FX transactions
New developments
DERIVATIVES MARKETS

Definition and key features of
~ Exchange traded/OTC
~ Market volumes
~ Futures, swaps, options
~ Risk management tools
~ Practical uses and applications
...''

Phone:+44 (0)20 7388 2044

School Address:

Quorum Training Ltd,
Tavistock House,
Tavistock Square,
London WC1H 9TW

Jobs & Resumes: London
Houses & Roommates: London

Mergers and Acquisitions
Capital Investment Appraisal
Adding Value with Key Management Accounting Techniques
Superior and Sustainable Financial Performance
Banking Relationships
Treasury Management
Derivatives
Technical Analysis for Treasury Management
Treasury Controls and Security
Business Strategy Workshop
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Interpreting Accounts
Interpreting IFRS Accounts
Practical Budgeting
Accounting for Fixed Assets
Accounting Principles for Banking and Treasury Staff
Trade and Export Finance
Credit Control Workshop
Debt Recovery Workshop

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