[ September 16, 2010; ] This one day course will provide participants with a framework to formulate fundamental strategies in the government bond markets. It considers the setting of short-term interest rates by central banks, the macro drivers of bond yields and the behaviour of the yield curve through the business cycle. Some prior knowledge of bond market pricing is [...]
[ October 14, 2010 to October 15, 2010. ] This two day course will examine all aspects of international macro economics as it relates to the global financial markets. By examining how economic fundamentals impact on financial assets such as equities, bonds and currencies, delegates will gain a better understanding of how to interpret economic news and anticipate market reaction. The course is designed [...]
[ October 20, 2010; ] In this one day workshop delegates will learn: The advantages and disadvantages of options compared to delta one products like futures and forwards; Options terminology, trading mechanisms and pricing methodologies; How to model the profit and loss potential of options and their risk factors in custom Excel templates; The different strategies such as bull and [...]
[ October 28, 2010 to October 29, 2010. ] This two-day course considers the determination and behaviour of corporate credit spreads. By examining default risk and the pricing of corporate bonds, delegates will gain insight into the factors that drive credit spreads through the business cycle. The course will also provide an introduction to structured credit and credit derivatives. The course is designed for [...]
[ November 2, 2010; ] In this one day workshop delegates will learn: The unique properties of STIR futures and how the markets work; How to price and value STIR futures and what impact the Credit Crunch has had on pricing relationships; How the Bloomberg functions work; How to use STIR futures to hedge interest rate exposures; The properties and [...]
[ November 3, 2010; ] In this one day workshop delegates will learn: How STIR Futures integrate with other money market products like Overnight Index Swaps and FRA’s as well as capital market instruments such as bonds and swaps; How to use STIR futures to hedge bonds and swap positions; How to trade STIR futures against other products and be [...]
[ November 4, 2010; ] This one day course will provide participants with a framework to formulate strategy using short-term interest rate instruments. It considers the setting of interest rates by central banks, how to monitor central bank policy and how to read the expectations priced into the market. Some prior knowledge of money market cash and derivative products is [...]
[ November 9, 2010; ] This one day course provides the foundation for any fund manager looking to explore merger arbitrage. Delegates will gain insight into the benefits of adding merger arbitrage to an investment portfolio, the mechanics behind merger arbitrage, and the practical considerations and potential pitfalls of the strategy.
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[ November 18, 2010 to November 19, 2010. ] This practical and interactive two day workshop is designed for traders who want to improve their trading psychology, achieve their full trading potential and maximise their profitability. Understanding behavioural finance and human psychology is one thing, being able to develop and apply the behaviours required for successful trading is another. This workshop moves you from [...]
[ December 2, 2010; ] This one day course will provide participants with a framework to formulate yield curve trading strategies. It considers the fitting of the yield curve, theories of the term structure, and the behaviour of the yield curve through the economic cycle. It also outlines the strategies typically used to anticipate changes in the shape of the [...]
