Understanding the City and Financial Markets Course
- Duration:1 Day
- Cost:£499 + VAT
- Ref:UTC
Communicate with confidence when dealing with the Financial Services Industry
Who is it for
This course is aimed at individuals who need to gain a greater understanding of how the City works. Whether dealing with clients in the industry or just needing a greater knowledge of the ‘dark art’ of the financial world, this course will help delegates see the big picture and understand the main forces of change that are currently at work in the financial system.
What is it about
An introduction to the roles of Investment, Commercial and Conglomerate Banks. The roles of Companies, Banks, Institutional Investors and Brokers in World Markets. Debt, equity and securitisation – the world of financial instruments. The Credit Crunch and the Liquidity Crisis – what happened, how it happened and what does the future hold?
Course Overview
Introduction to World Markets
- The need for Companies to raise cash
- Sources of cash – debt & equity
- Venture capitalists & early stage investors
The role of investment, commercial & conglomerate banks (& Market Players)
- Commercial Banking
- Lending, Syndicated Lending
- Acquisition Finance, Trade Finance, Asset Finance, Project Finance
- Investment Banking
- Corporate Finance, Merchant Banking
- Primary Markets, Secondary Markets
- Principal Finance, Broking, Prime Brokerage
- Derivatives
- Asset Management
- Bank Assurance
- Insurance & Assurance, Pensions
- Custody
Introduction to Financial Instruments
- Debt, equity & securitisation
- Futures & options
- Topical 'hot issues' in finance industry
What will I get out of it?
- A greater understanding of the World Financial markets
- Confidence when conversing with individuals from within the Financial Services industry
- An awareness of the major forces at work and their implications for the global economy
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