Financial Markets

Gain a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets in this in-depth online course designed for finance professionals. You will explore the key pillars of financial markets, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, money markets, foreign exchange (FX), and structured products.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Understand the structure and functions of global financial markets.
Gain insights into equities, bonds, derivatives, money markets, and FX markets.
Explore structured products and their role in portfolio management.
Learn trading, execution strategies, and pricing models.
Examine ethical behavior and compliance in financial markets.
Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios and market analysis.

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Responsible	Fred Manu
Last Update	30/05/2025
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Introduction to Financial Markets

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Global Financial Market Landscape

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Understand the core functions of financial markets, including price discovery, liquidity provision, risk management, and capital allocation.

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Key Participants

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Learn about the key participants in financial markets, such as investors, issuers, brokers, dealers, regulators, and financial institutions.

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Financial Markets

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Discover what financial markets are, their purpose in the economy, and how they facilitate the flow of capital between investors, companies, and governments.

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Ethical Behaviour

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Course Introduction

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Explore the importance of ethics in financial markets. Learn about ethical standards, regulatory frameworks, common ethical issues, and decision-making models to promote integrity and trust.

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Ethical decision Making Models

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Learn structured ethical decision-making models to guide finance professionals in resolving complex ethical dilemmas.

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Regulatory Frameworks

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Discover the regulatory bodies and frameworks that govern ethical conduct in financial markets and how enforcement mechanisms uphold market integrity.

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Trading and Execution in Financial Markets

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Trading & Markets

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Discover the different types of financial markets and trading venues, including exchanges, OTC markets, and electronic trading platforms.

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Course Introduction.pptx

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Learn the fundamentals of trading and execution in financial markets. Explore trading venues, execution methods, brokers' roles, trade reporting, and the ethical considerations that guide responsible trading.

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Ethical Issues in Trading

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Examine ethical challenges in trading, including market abuse, insider trading, and the importance of upholding integrity in trade execution.

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Securities Operations

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Risk Mgt in Securities Operations.pptx

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Learn how to identify, manage, and mitigate operational risks in securities processing, including settlement risk, counterparty risk, and regulatory risks.

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Regulatory Reporting

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Explore best practices in reconciliation and regulatory reporting to maintain accuracy, compliance, and transparency in securities operations.

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Trade Clearing & Reconciliation

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Understand the critical processes of clearing and settlement, ensuring the accurate and timely transfer of securities and funds between parties.

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Money Markets

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Money Market Fund

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Discover how money market funds work as low-risk investment vehicles, providing liquidity and stable returns through diversified short-term debt instruments.

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Role of Central Banks

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Explore how central banks influence money markets through interventions and the regulatory frameworks that ensure stability and transparency.

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Money Market & Key Players.pptx

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Explore the structure of money markets and understand the roles of key participants, including banks, central banks, corporations, and institutional investors.

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Foreign Exchange (FX) Markets

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Global Perspectives: UK, EU, and US FX Markets

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Compare the structure, regulation, and practices of FX markets across the UK, EU, and US to understand regional differences and global interconnections.

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FX Risk Management

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Discover strategies for managing foreign exchange risk, including hedging techniques and the use of derivatives to protect against currency fluctuations.

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Exchange Rate Dynamics

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Learn the key factors that influence exchange rates, including economic indicators, interest rates, geopolitical events, and market sentiment.

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Fixed Income Securities

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Fixed Income Securities

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Understand the basics of fixed income securities and how they provide predictable income through interest payments and principal repayment.

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Course Introduction

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Master the fundamentals of fixed income securities, including bond types, pricing, yield calculations, interest rate dynamics, and risk management across UK, US, and EU markets.

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