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Financial Market Fundamentals

overview	This programme provides a foundation level knowledge of the workings of the main financial markets, describing the function played by each of the debt (both long and short term), equity, and derivative markets. The programme also describes the roles and objectives of the major players in the financial markets.
objectives	By the end of the course, participants will: clearly understand the instruments of the debt, equity, and derivatives markets and their applications by banks and corporates, be able to distinguish the essential difference between each market, and be able to communicate more effectively with product specialists and clients.
who should attend?	The course is suitable for those in client facing roles or in support functions, such as risk management, middle office, compliance, IT, settlements, operations or finance.
duration	2 days
prior knowledge	None assumed.
syllabus	Day 1 Debt markets Bond pricing Interest rate derivatives: short-term interest rate derivatives (STIR), interest rate swaps, interest rate options Day 2 Equity markets Equity derivatives: forward, futures, swaps and options Credit derivatives