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Derivatives

Interest Rate Derivatives

CPD Hours: 7

Aims

This one-day workshop is designed to unlock the mystery of interest rate derivatives. It will cover swaps, forwards, futures and options.

No prior knowledge is assumed and all terms will be clearly explained.

Case studies form an integral part of the course, to allow the delegates to consolidate the information and provide the basis for group discussions.

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, delegates will have a better understanding of:

  • Different interest rate contracts
  • Trading, opening and closing out
  • The margin process
  • Risk of OTC interest rate contracts
  • Fixed income strategies under UCITS III

Who Should Attend?

  • Finance and accounting
  • Investment administration and operations
  • Investment professionals
  • IT and software developers
  • Legal and compliance
  • Risk management
  • Sales and marketing

Content

  • Introduction
  • Interest rates
  • Short-term interest rates and futures
  • Bonds
  • Swaps
  • Options
  • UCITS III regulations

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What people say about our Derivatives courses

I found it all very interesting. It put everything into context with a structure. It showed the implications for my firm and their processes.

Schroders