Training on Financial Markets

About the Course

Within their financial markets role, Central Banks implement monetary policy decisions, manages the country’s foreign exchange reserves and manages the government’s domestic debt.

This course is intended to create awareness in the development, challenges and risks in the financial markets. It is also intended to enhance their knowledge on the ever-emerging financial instruments.

Target Participants

Training on Financial Markets is ideal for staff dealing with financial markets instruments both from Central Banks and financial markets players auditors.

Course Duration

Classroom Based – 5 Days

Online – 7 Days

Course Outline

• Overview of financial markets and instruments
• The pricing conventions in the money market
• Characteristics of money market assets
• FRAs and interest swaps
• Horizontal Repo Market
• Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA)
• Securities calculation of yields
• Equity Markets
• Foreign Exchange Markets
• Forward Interest rates and Yield curves
• Yield Curve analysis
• Interest rate hedging
• The mechanics of option markets
• Emerging issues and developments in Financial Markets

Training Approach

Training on Financial Markets is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, presentations, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this Training on Financial Markets, participants will be issued a Certificate of Course Completion.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.