Understanding Treasury Products
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This is a highly participative 1 day 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 markets initiatives explored.
No prior knowledge is assumed.
Schedule
Session 1:
Global Financial Markets
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Background and development
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Defining our terms – capital market inter-relationships
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The role of the Regulators
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Market Participants-
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Banks, Brokers, Fund Managers, Corporates, Exchanges
Session 2:
Treasury Products
Money Markets
Definition and key features of:
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LIBOR VS Base Rate
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T.Bills, CD’s, Acceptances, CP, Money Market Funds
Session 3:
Bond Markets
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Domestic and International Bonds
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Bond structures, fixed, floating and hybrids
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The role of the Rating Agencies
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High Yield/Emerging Market Debt
Session 4:
Foreign Exchange Markets
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Market development
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Why exchange rates move – short and long term factors
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Range of currencies: major, minor, cross, EM
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Spot and Forward FX transactions
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New developments
Session 5:
Derivatives Markets
Definition and key features of:
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Exchange traded/OTC markets
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Market Volumes
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Futures, Swaps, Options
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Risk Management tools
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Practical uses and applications
Course Close
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