Fundamentals of Securities Markets
This comprehensive introductory-level course on the securities industry provides participants with a thorough review of how major capital markets function and how the related securities are traded within them. The program walks participants through numerous real-world examples of how equities, bonds, asset-backed securities and derivatives are structured, valued and traded in their respective markets. The program also reviews recent capital markets innovations such as, dark pools and high frequency trading.
Learning Objectives
Outline/Topics:
Duration: One day
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites
CPE: 7.0 CPE Credits
For a detailed outline and additional information on this course or to find out about our other courses, contact us at (646) 244-5190 or [email protected]!
Fundamentals of Securities Markets: Products and Risks
This comprehensive three-day course on the securities industry provides participants with a thorough review of how major capital markets function, the securities that are traded within them and also the key risks for market practitioners. The program walks participants through numerous real-world examples of how equities, bonds, asset-backed securities, currencies and derivatives are structured and valued, and how they are traded in their respective markets. A feature of this course is the identification and analysis of the risks associated with the different types of securities and the implications for trading and valuing such securities.
Learning Objectives
Outline/Topics:
Duration: Three days
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites
CPE: 21.0 CPE Credits
For a detailed outline and additional information on this course or to find out about our other courses, contact us at (646) 244-5190 or [email protected]!
Overview of Credit Markets
This one day program provides participants with a deep dive into credit markets and debt-related instruments. The course will detail emerging issues within the Treasury market, trends in corporate issuances, the re-emergence of the MBS market, as well as discuss challenges and opportunities in the money market. Recent central bank policy will also be reviewed to highlight the impacts of Quantitative Easing on the credit markets. By combining innovative descriptions with real-world applications, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the critical role credit markets serve in the global economy.
Learning Objectives
Outline/Topics:
Duration: One day
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites
CPE: 7.0 CPE Credits
For a detailed outline and additional information on this course or to find out about our other courses, contact us at (646) 244-5190 or [email protected]!
Emerging Markets: Opportunities & Risks
This one day program provides participants a deep dive into today’s emerging markets and how they can be used as a single asset class or as part of a broad portfolio. The program will begin with a brief history of investing in emerging markets and then focus on today’s environment. Areas of emphasis include the risks within emerging markets as well as the products used to obtain market exposure. By combining innovative descriptions and examples with modern real-world applications, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the role that the emerging markets serve in today’s global marketplace.
Learning Objectives
Outline/Topics:
Duration: One day
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites
CPE: 7.0 CPE Credits
For a detailed outline and additional information on this course or to find out about our other courses, contact us at (646) 244-5190 or [email protected]!
Introduction to Foreign Exchange
The past twenty years in global finance has seen a multitude of changes. Among them are changes in market participants, changes in products, changes in technology and changes in regulation. What the world has also seen is a globalization of all markets across regions and businesses.
This one day course will introduce the participants to current international securities markets as well as the foreign exchange market and its current development and products. The emphasis will be on understanding the mechanics of these global products, who uses them and why and how they interact. These topics will be reinforced with multiple in-class exercises and group activities.
Learning Objectives
Outline/Topics:
Duration: One day
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites
CPE: 7.0 CPE Credits
For a detailed outline and additional information on this course or to find out about our other courses, contact us at (646) 244-5190 or [email protected]!