International Financial Markets

Reference:

Technical training

General Financial Services

Webinar

Incompany

E-learning

2 days

The financial markets of the world are vast and extremely complex. Yet each market has its unique characteristics, often making it difficult to understand. This course provides participants with a good understanding of different financial markets in terms of market characteristics, financial instruments, market activities and players.

Course Content

Characteristics of financial markets
Differences between markets: Cross-border vs. domestic markets; primary vs. secondary markets; regulated vs. unregulated markets
Characteristics of different financial instruments: Debt instruments, equities, entitlements, investment funds and derivatives
The different activities in financial markets: Trading, matching, clearing, settlement and custody; managing derivatives; dealing with investment funds
Players in financial markets
Standards and technology used in financial markets
Managing risk in international financial markets
Trends that will shape financial markets in the future

Target Audience

Financial service professionals who want to understand financial markets, how they operate and the financial instruments processed in them.