Debt Instruments (Bonds)

Reference:

Technical training

Securities

Webinar

Incompany

2 days

Both the primary and secondary markets for debt instruments are extremely important components of financial markets. This course is designed to give participants a good understanding of debt instruments, their characteristics and the markets in which they are issued, traded and settled.

Course Content

Characteristics of debt instruments
Types of debt instruments
Markets for debt instruments: primary vs. secondary; international vs. domestic
Issuing debt instruments and primary market operations
Approaches to interest payments
Calculating interest payments on debt instruments
Yield curves
Secondary market practice
Pricing debt instruments
Trading and settling debt instruments
New types of debt instruments
Risks associated with debt instruments

Target Audience

Financial service professionals who want to gain a good understanding of debt instruments and the markets in which they are traded.