The Course

In recent years, derivatives have emerged as important tools for optimising return and managing risk in a very wide range of investment portfolios.  Yet used inappropriately or without proper controls they can have precisely the reverse effect to that intended - sometimes with catastrophic results.  This course gives a thorough grounding in the various types of derivatives and their markets, their use and abuse in investment strategies and the effect and limitations of regulatory and accounting regulations and procedures.  Many worked examples are used throughout the day to support and illustrate the presentation and discussion material.

Who Should Attend the Course? 

The course has been designed for:

Investment Operations/Administration management and staff

IT management and staff

New entrants and trainees

What will Delegates Gain from the Course?

A precise understanding of derivative types

A pragmatic knowledge of derivatives contracts and their markets

A detailed appreciation of the strategic use of options and futures for hedging and portfolio value enhancement

Improved two-way communication on derivatives and related systems issues with colleagues in their own and other departments