Introduction to Money Markets and Debt Capital Markets (DCM)

This course provides an overview of the main markets for fixed income products.

It begins by looking at money markets, and the benchmark interest rates which serve as a reference point for other products and markets. The course then introduces Repurchase Agreements (Repo), how these can be used as a way of collateralised lending and the different features of the market.

Debt capital markets are explored, including the different instruments which are traded, and the potential ways in which the debt is initially issued.

Suitability

This course is for individuals new to the financial markets.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course delegates should understand:

  • The dynamics of the money market and benchmark interest rates
  • The mechanics of repos and shorting bonds via repo
  • The key components of debt capital markets and private placements

Course Content

Money market dynamics

  • Market participants
  • London interbank market
  • T-bills and Commercial Paper (CP)

Benchmark interest rates

  • Overnight reference rates
  • LIBOR fixings and waterfall methodology
  • Fed funds rate upper and lower bounds
  • Interest on Excess Reserves (IOER)

Repurchase agreements (Repo)

  • Repo cash flows
  • LIBOR/repo spread
  • Overnight Reverse Repo (RRP)
  • Shorting bonds via repo
  • Repo pricing
  • Types of collateral

Debt Capital Markets

  • Origination and syndication

Debt instruments

  • Investment grade bonds
  • Sub-investment grade bonds
  • Mezzanine debt
  • Convertible bonds

Private placements

  • The advantages and when not to issue a private placement
  • Issuer and investor profiles

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