Category: Derivatives
Course Level: Introductory
Duration: 1 day
Contact us for more information.This one-day workshop is designed to unlock the mystery of interest rate derivatives. It will cover swaps, forwards, future 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:
By the end of this workshop delegates will be able to:
- understand the different interest rate derivatives in the market
- understand the role for initial, variation and maintenance margins
- calculate margin requirements
- appreciate the role of interest rate derivatives in fixed income portfolios
- understand how portfolio managers use derivative contracts to boost returns
Course Content:
- Understanding the interest rate markets
- Understanding fixed income markets
- Short-term interest rate (STIR) futures
Swaps - Options
This course would be suitable for:
- Finance and accounting
- Investment administration and operations
- Investment professionals
- IT and software developers
- Legal & Compliance
- Risk management
- Sales and marketing
This course would be suitable for these exams:
- CFA - Level 1
- CFA - Level 2
- CFA - Level 3
- CISI Certificate - Derivatives
- CISI Certificate - Financial Derivatives
- CISI Diploma - Financial Derivatives
