Introduction to Financial Markets Masterclass

This course provides a gentle overview of financial markets for participants who are new to the industry.

The course will cover the different types of capital markets and the products traded in each. The key players in these markets will be introduced as well as their motivations for investing and the approaches to risk that they might take.

Finally, the course covers the different trading systems and how prices are driven on these platforms.

Suitability

This course is suitable for anyone new to financial markets or the financial services industry.

Learning Outcomes

Define the purpose of Financial and Capital Markets
List and categorise typical market participants
Describe and compare market components and instrument categories
List a variety of revenue streams for banks
Examine some of these sources of money
Summarise the changing business model for banks
Recognise investors’ primary requirements
Understand differences in participants’ approaches and needs
Scrutinise the needs of some typical investor types
Summarise two two broad types of investment manager
Describe the governance and workflow of an investment manager
Explain corporates’ need for capital and the costs incurred
Identify primary versus secondary markets
Evaluate bond risk against reward
Understand Primary Equity Issuance, including IPOs and rights issues
Describe what makes a successful and efficient equity market
Classify different types of order in an electronic market
Explain the difference between exchange and OTC trading
State the objectives of regulation in financial markets
Appreciate the need for these regulations
Summarise Basel III and Capital Rules
Name a wide array of risks in financial services
Review how risk might be managed
Understand Value at Risk (VAR.)

Course Content

Unit 1: Role and purpose of financial markets

Unit 2: How banks make money in financial markets

Unit 3: Navigating the industry: Participants’ needs and horizons

Unit 4: Navigating the industry: Institutions and Corporates

Unit 5: Corporates in DCM & ECM

Unit 6: Trading platforms and order execution

Unit 7: Regulation in financial markets – Banks & Basel III

Unit 8: Financial market risks

This Course Includes

Learn: 8 micro-learning on-demand videos
Check: 8 knowledge checks to validate understanding
Apply: 8 hands-on practical exercises and projects
Requirements: Access to a computer with an internet connection
Accessibility: Access on PC, mobile or TV
Certification: Certificate of completion with CPD record

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