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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Course Intro

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Learn the basics of financial markets in this introductory module. Explore market types, key participants, and how financial markets function within the global economy.

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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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Ethical Behaviour

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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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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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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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Securities Lifecycle

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Learn the complete securities lifecycle from issuance to redemption, including key processes such as trading, clearing, settlement, and corporate actions.

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Money Markets

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Money Market Instruments

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Learn about the main instruments used in money markets, including treasury bills, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and repurchase agreements.

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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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Course Introduction

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Explore the structure and functioning of global money markets. Learn about key instruments, central bank interventions, liquidity management, and the regulatory frameworks across the UK, EU, and US.

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Foreign Exchange (FX) Markets

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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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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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Course Introduction

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Gain a solid foundation in foreign exchange markets. Learn how currencies are traded, what drives exchange rates, who the key players are, and how FX risks are managed across global markets.

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Fixed Income Securities

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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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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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Bond Risks

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Identify key risks in bond investing, including interest rate risk, credit risk, reinvestment risk, and inflation risk.

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Fixed Income Strategies

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Credit Risk Strategies

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Explore how credit analysis, rating changes, and spread management are used to control credit risk in bond portfolios.

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Course Introduction

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Explore advanced bond portfolio management strategies, including duration, immunization, yield curve tactics, and credit risk management, with real-world insights from the UK, US, and EU markets.

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Global Fixed Income Strategies

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Analyze practical bond management strategies through case studies from UK, US, and EU fixed income markets.

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Understanding Pricing Model

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Price-Earning Ratio

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Learn the fundamentals of equity pricing through models like Dividend Discount Model (DDM), Price/Earnings Ratio, and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).

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Equity Valuation Models

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Learn the fundamentals of equity pricing through models like Dividend Discount Model (DDM), Price/Earnings Ratio, and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).

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Market Applications

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Apply pricing models to real market scenarios with case studies and regulatory context from the UK, US, and EU financial environments.

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Equity Markets

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Market Exchanges

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Learn about major stock exchanges such as the NYSE, LSE, and Euronext, and how they facilitate global equity trading.

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Market Participants

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Explore market efficiency theories and understand the roles of institutional and retail investors in equity markets.

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Course Introduction

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Understand the structure, trading mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks of global equity markets. Explore how stocks are traded and managed across the UK, US, and EU.

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Equity Research & Valuation

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Investment Recommendation

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Learn to synthesize research and valuation insights into actionable investment recommendations for various market contexts.

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Course Introduction

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Learn the core principles of equity research and valuation. Explore essential techniques for analyzing stocks, performing valuations, and making sound investment recommendations.

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Valuation Techniques

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Master valuation methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Price-to-Earnings (P/E), and Comparable Company Analysis.

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