New Course Launch: Cohort 4 of the ASIFMA Asia Financial Markets Foundation Certificate

Registrations are now open for cohort 4 of the popular ASIFMA Asia Financial Markets Foundation Certificate (AFMFC).

  • Over 200 people have now registered to participate in the first 3 cohorts.
  • Course rated 4+ out of 5 on Overall Experience
  • 90% of Cohort 1 has cleared the exam and obtained the Certificate
  • Average score of 83% for those who passed the exam

The AFMFC aims to provide the essential foundational knowledge required to become a successful professional in Asian financial markets.

With input from financial services Learning & Development (L&D) leaders across APAC, ASIFMA has designed an introductory-level course providing an overview of all facets of the major Asian financial markets.

This flexible course is low on cognitive load and allows participants to learn at their own pace (no off-desk time) within a minimum 13 week schedule (maximum 6 months).

The Certificate is granted upon the passing of a Final Exam.

 

Who is it for?

  • Early career staff in Asian financial market firms as part of internal training programmes
  • Graduates or career changers looking to enhance their employment prospects by achieving a knowledge Certificate
  • Other professionals looking to broaden their knowledge

 

Key course details

Pre Requisite: Graduate Degree (Recommended)

Language: English

Schedule: 13 weeks

Start Date: 12th June, 2023

Final Expiry: 6 months

Components:

  • Weekly Online Learning
  • Zoom Training Sessions
  • Final Exam

 

Weekly Syllabus

1. Financial Markets Overview 8. Risk Management
2. Equities Markets 9. Asia Regulatory Framework
3. Fixed Income Markets 10. Compliance and Legal
4. Foreign Exchange Market 11. Ethics, Standards, Conduct
5. Derivatives 12. Emerging Issues
6. Commodities 13. Final Exam
7. Operations

 

Fees and rates

Regular fee: USD 1,125

ASIFMA member fee: USD 900

  • If your firm is not currently an ASIFMA member, please let us know. We have negotiated membership rates and bulk discounts for any firm that we introduce and which sends participants on the AFMFC.
  • Get 10% off on bulk registrations (10 or more registrations from a firm)

 

About ASIFMA

ASIFMA (Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association) is an independent, regional trade association with over 165+ member firms comprising a diverse range of leading financial institutions from both the buy and sell side.

 

 

 

For further information about the Asia Financial Markets Foundation Certificate or on becoming an ASIFMA member, please contact [email protected]

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